nun,  CIRTER  &  to. 

DEALERS  IN 

HOSIERY, 


WHITE  GOODS, 

SHIRTS  AND  DRAWERS,  HOOP  SKIRTS, 

CORSETS,  NOTIONS,  &C., 

No.  22  LAKE  ST., 


THOMAS  H.  SEYMOUB,)  (JAMES  TWAMLEY, 

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BELDING  BROTHERS  &  CO., 

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323  Broadway,  New  York;  95  &  97  Pearl  St.,  Cincinnati, 
MILLS,  Willimantic,  Conn, 

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H.  H.  BELDING,  attention,  ^W.  A.  STANTON. 

SWEDISH  MOVEMENT  CURE, 

FOR  THE  TREATMENT  OF  CHRONIC  DISEASES,  LOCAL  AND 
GENERAL  WEAKNESS,  AND  SPINAL  DEFORMITIES. 

The  Movement  Cure  is  a  system  of  medical  practice,  by 
which  remedial  effects  are  obtained  by  the  scientific  and  sys- 
tematic, application  of  motivn. 

Prominent  among  the  cases  treated  are  Spinal  Curva- 
tures, Distorted  Shoulders,  Weak  Lungs.  Paralysis,  Con- 
stipation, Dyspepsia,  Torpidity  of  Liver,  Rheumatism,  Im- 
perfect Circulation,  all  Nervovis  Affections,  and  all  Weak- 
nesses of  Women  and  Children. 

For  Spinal  Curvatures,  it  is  the  only  rational  treatment. 

For  Nervous  Diseases,  it  is  the  most  effectual  remedy. 

For  enlarging  the  Chest  and  st lengthening  weak  Lungs, 
it  is  the  only  means. 

Children  with  smalt,  flabby  Muscles^  narrow  Chests,  and 
low  vitality,  are  rapidly  and  permanently  improved. 

Ladies  in  delicate  health,  will  find  substantial  relief  in  the 
careful  and  at  length  thorough  exercises  of  the  MOVEMENT 
CURE. 

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heretofore  managed  the  largest  and  most  successful  institu- 
tion of  the  kind  in  New  England. 

Our  rooms  are  large  and  pleasant,  and  apparatus  perfect 
and  complete.  Any  further  information  cheerfully  given 
upon  application  either  personally  or  by  letter. 

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Major  Block,  Cor.  Madison  and  jMsalle  Sts., 

CHICAGO,  ILL. 

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Keeps  constantly  on  hand  a  fine  assortment  of 


These  works  have  received  all  the  first  Premiums  for  work  exhib- 
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168  S.  Clark  Street,  Chicago. 

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"There's  no  such  word  as  fail."  This  saying  is  verified,  and  every 
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'•  We  take  pleasure  in  recommending  DR.  JOHN  PHILLIPS  as  a  su- 
perior Optician  and  a  safe  practical  Oculist. 

"  President  ABRAHAM  LINCOLN. 
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HOTJSIE. 


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WHOLESALE  AND   RETAIL    DEALER   IN 

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TO    THE 


CITY  OF  CHICAGO: 


ITS 


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MENT,    COMMERCIAL,    BENEVOLENT, 
AND    RELIGIOUS    INSTITUTIONS; 
CHURCHES,  HOTELS,  RAIL- 
ROADS,   ETC.,    ETC. 


MAP   OF   THE    CITY, 


Numerous  Illustrations  of  the  Principal  Buildings. 


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T.  ELLWOOD  ZELL   &  CO., 

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A  WOED  TO  THE  READER 


THE  want  of  a  Guide  Book,  such  as  the 
one  here  presented  to  the  public,  has  been 
so  long  felt  and  so  generally  acknowledged, 
that  an  apology  for  the  present  work  is  quite 
unnecessary.  The  design  of  this  work  is 
not  only  to  furnish  the  immense  number  of 
strangers  who  visit  this  metropolis  of  the 
Northwest  with  a  complete  Guide  to  the 
public  institutions  and  objects  of  interest, 
for  which  this  young  city  has  already  become 
so  famous,  but  at  the  same  time  contains  a 
vast  amount  of  matter,  useful  and  valuable, 
that  recommends  it  to  the  citizen  as  well  as 
stranger.  A  glance  at  the  Table  of  Contents 
will  say  more  in  its  favor  than  can  be  said 
by  the  recommendation  of  the  publisher. 
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various  lines  of  trade,  thereby  rendering  it  a 
complete  guide  in  this  respect.  The  location 
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And  182  Broadway,  New  York. 

Manufacturer  and  Importer  of 

Watches, 
Diamonds, 
Gold  Jewelry, 
Silver  Ware, 
Plated  Ware 
Table  Cutlery, 
Marble  Clocks, 
Bronze  Statuary, 
Opera  Glasses, 
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j&g'-Particiilar  attention  given  to  the  regulating  and  repairing  of 
Fine  Watches  and  Jewelry. 

•  As  this  is  one  of  the  most  beautiful  stores  in  the  country,  I  cordially  Inrite 
strangers,  as  well  as  residents  in  the  city,  to  inspect  the  goods  on  both  the  first 
and  seonuil  Hours  of  the  bouse,  assuring  them  that  a  visit  will  not  incur  the  least 
obligation  to  purchase.  A.  H.  MILLER. 

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CONTENTS. 


ARTESIAN  WELLS           .            .            .            .  gg 

Academy  of  Sciences           .            .            .  -88 

Athens  Marble              .            .            .            .  72 

Arlington  Hall        .            .            .            .  •     125 

Banks    .             .             .         v    .             .             .  J28 
Boards         ......     128 

Chamber  of  Commerce               •             •             •  80 
Cemeteries  ......     552 

Catholic  Asylum  for  Boys         .            .            .  JQI 

Court  House            .            .             .            .  .83 

Churches            .....  ]±Q 

Crosby  Opera  House            .            .            .  .121 

Cook  County  Hospital  ....  1Q7 

Christ  an  Association  Library        .             .  .112 

Chicago  ^          .....  31 

Chicago  Orphan  Asylum     .             ,             .  -98 

"        Historical  Society       ...  91 

"       Medical  College     .           (  .             .  .104 

"        Law  Library  ....  112 

"        Theological  Seminary        .             .  .85 

"       Eye  and  Ear  Infirmary           .             .  102 
2*                            It 


CONTENTS. 

PAG* 

Dearborn  Observatory        .            •            .  .85 

"        Park             ....  119 

Dispensaries             .             .             .             •  •     111 

Douglas  Monument       •            •            •            .  79 

Erring  Woman's  Refuge     .            .            .  .96 

Fire  Department                        .            .            .  127 
German  Theatre      .....     125 

Hacks  and  Carriages    ....  177 
Half  Orphan  Asylum          ....     -101 

Hotels 132 

Home  for  the  Friendless    .            .            .  .95 

Hospitals           .            .            .            .            .  107 
Jewish  Hospital      .....     108 

Jefferson  Park  .             ,            .            .            .  120 

Lake  Tunnel            .            .            .            .  .62 

"     Hospital  .             .             .            .            .  108 

"     Park  .....  120 

Libraries  and  Reading-Rooms             .            .  Ill 

Lincoln  Park           .            .            .            .  .119 

Magdalen  Asylum         ....  96 

Mercy  Hospital       .             .             .  .107 

McVicker's  Theatre      .            .            .            .  122 
Newspapers             .....     141 

Nicholson  Pavement    ....  75 

Old  Ladies'  Home  .             .            .  97 

Places  of  Entertainment           .             .             .  121 

Presbyterian  Theological  Seminary            .  .       86 

Police  Department    ' .a^  '•        .            .            .  128 

Post-Office                .  .     126 
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CONTENTS. 

PAOB 

Public  Halls      .....  125 

"      Parks           .            .             .            .  .114 

"      Schools  .....  113 

Railroads     .            ...            .  .     152 

(Street)         .             .             .             .  173 

"        Distances            ...  181 

Roman  Catholic  Orphan  Asylums        .            .  102 

Reform  School        .            .             .             .  .102 

Rush  Medical  College  ....  103 

Savings  Banks         .            .             .            .  .     131 

Steamboats        .....  152 

Soldiers'  Home       .            .            .            .  .92 

Societies 112 

Streets         .             .            .            .            .  .61 

St.  Luke's  Hospital      ....  107 

Stock  Yards 69 

Theatres             .             .             .             .             .  121 

Telegraph  Offices     .            .            .            .  .132 

To  Travellers    .             .            .             .             .  184 

University  of  Chicago  .  .  .  .84 
Union  Park  .  .  .  .  .120 
Vernon  Park  .....  120 

Washingtonian  Home   ....  95 

Washington  Park    .             .             .             .  .121 

Watering-places            .             .            .            .  182 

Wood's  Museum      .             .    '        .            .  .     122 

Young  Men's  Library  .             .             .             .  Ill 

"          "      Christian  Association           .  .       86 


21 


GREAT  EASTERN  TEA  COMPANY. 


COFFEES, 

SPICES. 


CHICAGO  DEPOT: 
77  West  Madison  St. 


Constantly  on 
I  band,  a  full   stock  of 
pure  new  crop  of  Teas, 
Coffees,     and     Spices, 
which    are    offered    to 
the     Country     Trade, 
Hotel  -  Keepers,     and 
Housekeepers      gener- 
jally,    throughout    the 
Northwest  at  New  York  prices,  with  freight  only  added. 

Orders  from  the  country  filled  at  wholesale  rates. 

Do  not  send  to  New  York  for  these  goods  when 
they  can  be  had  from  Chicago  for  LESS  MONEY,  in 
Less  Time,  and  with  Less  Trouble,  Risk,  and  Expense. 

Special 


All  goods  warranted  to  give  satisfaction, 
attention  to  Country  Club  orders.     Address 


Great  Eastern  Tea  Company, 

77  West  Madison  St.,  Chicago,  I1L 

22 


BUSINESS   INDEX. 


APOTHECAKIES  AND  PHARMACEUTISTS.  PAGI 
GEORGE  BUCK  .        .        .        .        .        .        .53 

BLISS  &  SHARP         .        .        .  .        .35 

BANKERS. 

TYLER,  ULLMAN  &  Co 129 

BAG  MANUFACTURERS. 

HART,  ASTEN  &  Co. 73 

BAKING  POWDERS. 

RANEY'S  PEERLESS 50 

ROYAL  BAKING  POWDER          ....  77 

BOOTS  AND  SHOES  (Wholesale). 

PHELPS,  DODGE  &  Co.       .....  60 

WHITNEY,  BROS.  &  Co 162 

BOOTS  AND  SHOES  (Retail). 
L.  MANNHEIMER       .        .        .        .        .        .67 

WISWALL  &  Co 73 

PETER  KELLER 68 

HERMERDINGER  &  Co.      .....  106 

S.  &  P.  FLORSHEIM 139 

BOOKSELLERS. 

CHURCH  &  GOODMAN        .....  89 

ELDREDGE  &  BROTHER 189 

POE  &  HITCHCOCK  .                 .        .        .         .  144 

STREET,  MOORE  &  Co 195 

T.  ELLWOOD  ZELL   ...      5,  19,  42,  186,  192 

23 


Business  Index. 

CAEPETS.  PAGB 

ALLEN  &  MACKEY 1C9 

JOSEPH  WEST 37 

CARD  ENGRAVERS. 
JOHN  B.  WIGGINS 117 

CARRIAGES  AND  SLEIGHS. 
DANIEL  BRAINARD  ......      45 

THOMAS  H.  BROWN 4 

COACH  AND  SADDLERY  HARDWARE 
BRIGHAM,  GOODYEAR  &  HAYES         ...      58 

CONFECTIONS  (Manufacturer). 
P.  L.  GARRITY 78 

CONCRETE  PAVEMENT. 
CHICAGO  CONCRETE  PAVING  COMPANY     .        .      74 

CLOTHING. 
H.  H.  HUSTED 64 

COMMISSIONER  OF  DEEDS. 
SIMEON  W.  KING 6 

CROCKERY  AND  GLASSWARE. 

DERRICK  &  SALT     ......  74 

MERRILL  &  HOPKINS 109 

JOHN  D.  ZERNITZ 139 

DRY  GOODS  (Wholesale). 

J.  V.  FARWELL  &  Co 102 

BOWEN,  WHITMAN  &  WINSLOW       .        ;         .  148 

S.  D.  HASKELL  &  Co 41 

DRY  GOODS  (Wholesale  and  Retail). 

GUSHING  &  SOUDER 54 

FIELD,  LEITER  &  Co.       .        .         .        .        .169 

SHOENFELD  BROS 186 

24 


Business  Index. 

DRUGGISTS  AND  CHEMISTS.  PAOB 

BLISS  &  SHARP        .        .        .        .        .         .35 

GEORGE  BUCK 53 

DYE  WORKS. 
AUGUST  SCHWARZ 77 

ELASTIC  SPONGE. 
WESTERN  ELASTIC  SPONGE  COMPANY       .         .     190 

FOREIGN  AND  DOMESTIC  FRUITS 
F.  NEWHALL  &  BROTHER         ....       68 
H.  C.  CHAMPION  &  Co.    .        .        .        .         -     109 

FOREIGN  &  DOMESTIC  LIQUORS. 
A.  RANNEY 124 

FIRE  INSURANCE. 
GIRARD  FIRE  INS.  Co 191 

FIRE-PROOF  SAFES. 

MAYNARD  BROTHERS 170 

HALL'S  SAFE  &  LUCK  COMPANY    .  .        .        .     136 

4  FURNITURE. 

JOHNSON  &  COBB 59 

STEUER  &  ROBINSON 57 

HARDWARE. 

MILLER  BROTHERS  &  KEEP     ....      32 

T.  B.  &  II.  M.  SEAVEY     .         .         .         ...     123 

J.  K.  TYLER    .        .        .  .        .        .134 

HATTERS  AND  FURRIERS. 

KLOKKE  &  HAND 139 

HAT  MANUFACTURERS. 
LAMBERSON  &  BROTHER 82 

HOSIERY  AND  GLOVES. 

SEYMOUR,  CARTER  &  Co.          ....        2 
3  25 


Business  Index. 

HORTICULTURAL  AND  SEED  WAREHOUSE.  PAOI 
HOVEY  &  NICHOLS 86 

HOOP  SKIRTS. 
BEAN,  BROWNSON  &  Co.  .        .        .        .        .6 

IVORY  GOODS. 

G.  G.  THOMAS          .        .        .        ...  37 

JEWELRY  AND  SILVER  WARE. 

A.  H.  MILLER 16 

W.  H.  C.  MILLER 93 

GILES  BROTHER  &  Co.  105 


LANDS. 
ILLINOIS  CENTRAL  R.  R.  LAND  DEP. 

.      30 

LAUNDRY. 

STATE  STREET  LAUNDRY 

.    123 

LAMPS  AND  GLASSWARE. 
E.  F.  SLOCUM  

.     100 

LIFE  INSURANCE. 
NEW  YORK  LIFE  INSURANCE  COMPANY  . 
ATLANTIC 
ECONOMICAL 
EXCELSIOF 
PROVIDENT 
UNION 
UNIVERSAL 
UNITED  STATES               ' 

140 
.     180 
.      90 
.     124 
.      12 
.     109 
.     185 
.      42 

MILLINERY  GOODS  (Wholesale). 
D.  B.  FISK  &  Co  

158 

MILLINERS. 
MRS.  A.  B.  SMITH   

6 

MACHINERY. 
R.  M.  PEARE  

77 

Business  Index. 

MOWERS  AND  REAPERS.  PAGB 

E.  BALL  &  Co 130 

<  MOVEMENT  CURE. 

DRS.  J.  G.  &  T.  H.  TRINE       ....  3 

MUSIC  PUBLISHERS. 

DE  MOTTE  BROTHERS      .....  63 

ROOT  &  CADY 150 

MUSICAL  INSTRUMENTS. 

BOOT  &  CADY 150 

DE  MOTTE  BROTHERS       .....  63 

NEWSPAPERS. 

N.  W.  PRESBYTERIAN 20 

THE  ADVANCE 143 

NEW  REPUBLIC        ......  194 

N.  W.  CHRISTIAN  ADVOCATE   ....  144 

IRISH  REPUBLIC      ......  46 

NEW  COVENANT 153 

CHICAGO  TIMES 179 

WESTERN  RURAL 15 

LITTLE  CORPORAL     .         .        .        .        .         .11 

PHILADELPHIA  PRESS               ,  100 

OPTICIANS. 

M.  POLACHEK 19 

DR.  J.  PHILLIPS 4 

PAPER  MANUFACTURERS. 

CHARLES  MAGARGE  &  Co 193 

PAINTS  AND  OILS. 

HOOKERS  &  Co 45 

PRINTERS. 

CHURCH,  GOODMAN  &  DONNELLY     ...  89 

SHERMAN  &  Co 192 

27 


Business  Index. 

PRODUCE  COMMISSION  MEECHANTS.  PAGB 

SMITH  &  DEXTER 82 

CAVEN  &  PERLEY             .        .        .        .    f   .  186 

CHARLES  LEEDS  &  Co.    .....  110 

PRESERVED  FRUITS. 
NUMSEN,  CARROLL  &  Co.         ....      99 

PHOTOGRAPHERS. 
S.  M.  FASSETT 81 

RESTAURANTS. 
J.  WRIGHT  (Opera  House)       .        .        .        .116 

RAILROADS. 

ILLINOIS  CENTRAL 94 

MICHIGAN  SOUTHERN  &  NOR.  IND.  .         .     154 

READY-MADE  HOUSES. 
LYMAN  BRIDGES       ......     106 

SAVINGS  BANKS. 
THE  MERCHANTS,  FARMERS  &  MECHANICS'       .     120 

SCALES. 
FAIRBANKS,  GREENLEAF  &  Co.          ...      70 

SCHOOL  FURNITURE. 
H.  M.  SX-ERWOOD 117 

SEWING  MACHINES. 

GROVER  &  BAKER  S.  M.  Co 36 

WHEELER  &  WILSON        .  .        .76 

WILCOX  &  GIBBS 7,  8 

EMPIRE 115 

SEWING-SILKS  (Jobbers). 
BELDING  BROTHERS  &  Co 3 

SHIP  CHANDLERS. 
GILBERT  HDBBARD  &  Co 174 

28 


Business  Index. 

SHOW-CASES.  PAGB 

D.  BARCLAY 106 

VREDENJJURGH  BROTHERS         ....      67 

SILVER  WARE. 
N.  W.  SILVER  WARE  COMPANY  .      49 

SMOKED  MEATS. 

STILES,  GOLDY  &  McMAHAN  ....      38 
L.  M.  PRENTISS  &  Co.  x 118 

SPRING  BEDS. 
EMPIRE  SPRING  BED  COMPANY        .        .        .     189 

STEREOTYPE  FOUNDERS. 
JOHN  FAGAN  &  SON 191 

STOVES  AND  TINNERS'  GOODS. 
SEAVEY  &  Co. 38 

SURGICAL  INSTRUMENTS. 
BLISS  &  SHARP 35 

TEAS,  COFFEES,  SPICES. 

GREAT  EASTERN  I'EA  COMPANY        ...      22 
AMERICAN  TEA  HOUSE 5 

TELEGRAPH  COLLEGE. 
PORTER'S  COLLEGE  ......     133 

TOILET  GOODS. 

BLISS  &  SHARP 35 

GEORGE  BUCK 53 

TURKISH  BATHS. 
DR.  JOHN  WINGKAVE 110 

WOOD  ENGRAVERS. 

MAAS  &  MANZ 118 

\V.  D.  BAKER 110 

A.  MARKS        .* 130 

3*  29 


EIGHT  HUNDRED  THOUSAND  ACRES  OP 

FAEMING  AND  FRUIT  LANDS 

fur  Sale  by  the  Illinois  Central  Railroad  Company. 

A  considerable 
portion  of  these 
lands  lie  on  the 
Chicago  Branch 
of  the  Illinois 
Cential  Railroad, 
south  from  Chi- 
cago from  60 
j  to  149  miles,  in 
the  centre  of  the 
corn  belt  and 
most  favored 
climate,  where 
the  range  for 
grazing  is  ex- 
tensive, and 
healthful  water 
from  artesian 
wells  readily  ob- 
tained at  a  small 
expense,  and  di- 
rect railroad 
communication 
with  the  great 
markets  of  Chi- 
cago and  Cairo, 
lor  Grain  of 
all  kinds,  and 
stock  raising, 
these  lands  are 
I  unsurpassed 
I  Sheep  thrive 
well,  requiring 
fodder  but  a 
short  season, 

and  cheese  factories  are  being  successfully  established  along  the 

entire  line. 

FRUIT    GROWINO 

In  Southern  Illinois,  is  very  profitable.  A  crop  here  seldom  if  ever  fails.  The 
early  ripening  of  fruit  enables  the  grower  to  command  the  high  prices  of  the  first 
of  the  season  in  all  the  Northern  country.  A  Special  Fruit  Express  Train 
runs  to  Chicago  during  the  Fruit  Season,  and  over  1.000.000  boxes  of  peaches,  be- 
sides large  quantities  of  berries  and  other  fruits,  were  shipped  to  the  Northern 
markets  from  the  gardens  and  orchards  of  Egypt  in  1867. 

The  lands  of  the  Company  are  now  offered  at  from  $7  to  $12  dollars  per  acre, 
with  some  few  tracts  at  higher  figures,  rated  according  to  quality  and  nearness  to 
stations,  and  are  sold  on  credit  or  for  cash.  A  deduction  of  10  per  cent,  from 
the  credit  price  is  made  to  those  who  purchase  for  cash. 

fry3  All  Station  Agents  on  the  line  are  provided  with  plats,  showing  the  lands 
for  pale  in  their  vicinity.     Persons  coming  throug'    " 
in  the  Land  Department  building,  58  Michigan   A 
tral  Depot,  where  prices  and  full  information  upon  all  poi' 
together  with  maps  showing  the  exact  locality  of  all  the  lands,  or  address,  by  let- 
ter, in  any  language,  for  the  snino.  to 

JOHN  B.  CALHOUN,  Land  Commissioner, 
Illinois  Central  Uaiiroad  Co.,  CHICAGO,  ILL. 


line  are  provmea  witn   piats.  snowing  me  lanns 

s  coming  through  Chicago  can  call  at  the  office 

;,  58  Michigan  Avenue,  opposite  the  Great  Cen- 

information  upon  all  points  will  be  furnished. 


30 


O-TJIIDIE] 

TO   THE 

CITY   OF   CHICAGO. 


CHICAGO. 

CHICAGO  is  the  largest  and  most  important 
city  in  the  Northwest,  and,  in  its  rapid 
growth,  the  most  remarkable  in  the  Union. 

It  is  said  that  when  Professor  Groldwin 
Smith  was  preparing  for  his  voyage  to  the 
United  States,  Mr.  Eichard  Cobden  said  to 
him  :  "  See  two  things  in  the  United  States, 
if  nothing  else, — Niagara  and  Chicago."  The 
Professor  acted  upon  this  advice,  and,  while 
visiting  this  city,  acknowledged  that  the  two 
objects  named  by  his  friend  were  truly  the 
greatest  wonders  of  North  America.  Accord- 
ing to  geologists,  the  cataract  has  been  about 
four  thousand  years  in  becoriing  what  it  is; 
but  the  city  has  come  to  its  present  growth 
in  thirty-four  years. 

On  a  certain  morning  in  the  fall  of  the 
31 


A    GUIDE    TO    CHICAGO. 

year  1834,  word  was  brought  to  the  people 
of  Chicago  that  a  large  black  bear  had  been 
seen  in  a  piece  of  woods  a  short  distance  out 
of  town.  The  population  capable  of  bearing 
arms,  seized  their  guns  and  made  for  the. 
forest,  where  the  bear  was  soon  shot.  After 
so  cheering  an  exploit,  the  hunters,  disinclined 
to  resume  their  ordinary  labors,  resolved  to 
make  a  day  of  it,  and  have  a  dash  at  the 
wolves  which  then  prowled  nightly  in  every 
part  of  Chicago.  Before  night  closed  in, 
they  had  killed  over  forty  wolves,  all  on  the 
site  of  the  present  metropolis  of  the  North- 
west! The  wolves  did  not  take  the  hint,  for 
we  learn  that,  as  late  as  1838,  the  bowlings 
of  these  pests  of  the  prairies  have  been  heard 
far  within  the  present  city  limits. 

In  1830,  Chicago  was  what  it  had  been  for 
a  quarter  of  a  century,  —  a  military  post  and 
fur  station,  consisting  of  twelve  habitations. 
There  was  a  log  fort,  with  its  garrison  of 
two  companies  of  United  States  troops; 
there  was  the  fur  agency;  there  were  three 
taverns,  so  called,  much  visited  by  idle, 
drunken  Indians,  who  brought  in  furs,  and 
remained  to  drink  up  the  proceeds ;  there 
were  two  stores,  a  blacksmith's  shop,  a  house 
for  the  interpreter  of  the  station,  and  one  oc- 
cupied by  Indian  chiefs.  In  1831,  there  were 
32 


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HARDWARE  &  C  UTLERY. 

WHEEZ-IING  XAILH, 


A.£fiirM-  Stork  fit  JU<tiinJ<n-tiin-r.\ 


<  O L  C  SALE   ' 
H  ARDWARE 


>l«-lt  I /'"in   //<•->/  /•.'injh'.fli  Sti^'l  fir  &[*•/•/ < -urn/  Hodmen    r>/«f 
fiirrtinJt'il.. 
STATK   ST,       _ 


A    GUIDE    TO    CHICAGO. 

twelve  families ;  and  when  winter  came  on, 
the  troops  having  been  withdrawn,  the  whole 
population  moved  into  the  fort,  and  had  a 
pleasant  time  of  it,  with  their  debating  soci- 
ety and  balls.  In  1832,  the  taxes  amounted 
to  one  hundred  and  fifty  dollars,  twelve  of 
which  were  expended  in  the  erection  of  Chi- 
cago's first  public  building,  —  a  pound  for 
stray  cattle. 

But  in  1833  the  rush  began.  Before  that 
year  closed,  there  were  fifty  families  in  Chi- 
cago. When  the  forty  wolves  were  slain,  in 

1834,  there  were,  as  it  appears,  nearly  two 
thousand  inhabitants  in   the   town;  and  in 

1835,  more  than  three  thousand. 
Chicago,  for  fifteen  years  after  it  began  its 

rapid  increase,  was  perhaps  of  all  prairie 
towns  the  most  repulsive  to  every  human 
sense.  The  place  was  in  vile  odor  even 
among  the  Indians,  since  the  name  they  gave 
it, — She-kaw-go, — if  it  does  not  mean  skunk, 
as  some  aver,  signifies  nothing  of  sweeter 
odor  than  wild  onion. 

The  prairie,  on  that  part  of  the  shore 
of  Lake  Michigan  where  the  city  stands, 
appears  to  the  eye  as  flat  as  the  lake  itself, 
and  its  average  height  above  the  lake  is  about 
six  feet.  A  gentleman  who  arrive'd  at  Chi- 
cago in  1833,  reports  that  he  waded  the  last 
33 


A    GUIDE    TO    CHICAGO. 

eight  miles  of  his  journey  in  water  from  one 
to  three  feet  deep,  —  a  sheet  of  water  extend- 
ing as  far  as  the  eye  could  reach,  over  what 
is  now  the  fashionable  portion  of  the  city. 
Another  traveller  remarked  about  the  same 
time,  that  he  "  would  not  give  sixpence  an 
acre''  for  what  is  now  the  business  portion 
of  the  city;  some  of  which  —  corner  of  Clark 
and  Lake" streets — has  recently  been  sold  for 
three  thousand  dollars  per  foot. 

Why  settle  such  a  spot,  when  better  sites 
upon  the  same  shore  might  have  been  se- 
lected ?  It  was  only  because  the  Chicago 
Eiver  furnished  the  possibility  of  a  harbor 
on  the  coast  of  the  stormiest  of  lakes. 

This  Chicago  River  may  not  properly 
be  termed  a  river,  as  the  lake  at  this  point 
cut  into  the  soft  prairie  two  hundred  and 
fifty  feet  wide  for  a  quarter  of  a  mile,  and 
then  divided  into  two  forks,  one  running 
south,  the  other  north,  both  parallel  with  the 
lake-shore.  There  is  no  tide  or  flow  to  this 
curious  inlet,  except  such  as  caused  by  the 
winds  blowing  the  waters  of  the  lake  into  it, 
which  flows  out  when  the  wind  changes  or 
subsides.  Originally  this  river  was  twenty 
feet  deep,  and  being  obstructed  at  its  mouth 
by  a  sand-bar,  it  only  admitted  vessels  of 
thirty  or  forty  tons.  But  by  dredging  it  has 
34 


TOILET  GOODS. 

TRAVELERS  in  need  of  anything 

in  the  line  of  FINE  TOILET 

GOODS,  will  find  a  large  and 

complete  assortment  of 

the   VERY   BEST 

GOODS  at 

&  SHARP'S, 

DRUGGISTS  AND  CHEMISTS, 

144   LAKE   STREET, 

(Between  CLARK  and  LASALLE,) 
CHICAGO. 

Hair,  Nail  and  Tooth  Brushes ;  Shell,  Ivory 
and  Buffalo  Combs;  Colognes,  Perfumery, 
Fine  Soaps,  Pomades,  Cosmetics,  Sponges, 
Hair  Washes,  Hand  Mirrors,  Rodgers'  Cut- 
lery and  Scissors,  Fine  Purses  of  Russia 
Leather,  Bath  Brushes,  Towels,  Flasks, 
&c.,  &c. 


BLISS  &  SHARP  ARE  AGENTS 

for  the  sale  of 
GEO.  TIEMANN  &  GO'S  CELEBRATED 

SURGICAL  INSTRUMENTS, 

and  keep  constantly  on  hand  a  full  assortment. 

35 


SEWING  MACHINES 

AT  THE 

PARIS    EXPOSITION. 

"  There  seems  to  be  considerable  contradiction  among  the  success- 
ful exhibitors  as  to  the  awards  made  in  this  department.  The  re- 
cipients of  the  two  gold  medals  severally  advertise  that  theirs  is  tho 
only  gold  medal,  thus  contradicting  each  other,  while  all  the  other 
prize-holders  concur  that  no  gold  medal  was  awarded  to  any  sewing 
machine  whatever.  Happily,  it  is  not  our  duty  to  decide  this  knotty 
question ;  but,  be  it  as  it  may,  the  Grover  and  Baker  Sewing  Machines 
have  received  the  very  highest  prize — above  all  medals  —  their  rep- 
resentative in  Paris  having  been  decorated  by  the  Emperor  with  the 
Cross  of  the  Legion  of  Honor." 

It  is  gratifying  to  find  that  the  Grover  and  Baker  Machine,  which 
stands  so  high  at  home,  should  also  receive  the  highest  honor  abroad. 
When  it  is  remembered  that  one  thousand  gold  medals  were  awarded 
at  the  Exposition,  and  only  150  decorations,  it  will  be  seen  that  the 
Cross  of  the  Legion  of  Honor  was  considered  by  the  judges  as  a 
much  higher  award  of  merit  than  the  gold  medal.  No  other  sewing 
machine  at  the  Exposition  received  this  distinction,  showing  that, 
in  the  opinion  of  his  Imperial  Majesty,  and  the  judges,  no  other  was 
equally  deserving.  This  award  places  the  Grover  &  Baker  Machine 
first  in  order  on  the  official  catalogue  of  the  Exposition,  as  it  is  first 
in  the  estimation  of  the  public  on  both  sides  of  the  Atlantic. 

New  York  Express. 

This  is  the  only  Company  who  make  both  Double  Lock  Elastic 
Stitch,  and  the  Shuttle  or  Lock  Stitch  Machines;  thus  enabling  parties 
to  make  selection  and  fair  and  impartial  comparison.  This  Company 
make  machines  of  both  stitches,  for  all  purposes  of  manufacturing 
and  family  use. 

Their  Machines  have  taken  first-highest  premiums  throughout  the 
world. 

GENERAL  NORTHWESTERN  AGENCY, 

1O4  &  106  Washington  Street,  Chicago,  III. 

AGENTS  WANTED.— Liberal  inducements  offered  to  competent 
and  responsible  parties.  Every  one  is  invited  to  examine  and  test 
the  Machines,  nnd  examine  the  great  variety  of  work  which  these 
Machines  are  daily  doing  at  the  sales-room  of  the  Company. 

jR.  Wheeler,  Agent. 

36 


JOSEPH  WEST, 

70  Lake  Street,  Chicago,  Illinois) 


IMPORTER  AND  DEALER  IN 
0      «< 


CARPETING, 

Matting,  Oil  Cloths,  Druggets, 
Rugs,  Mats,  Curtain  Goods,  &c. 

PRIME  FEATHERS. 


TURNER  AND  DEALER  IN  IVORY, 

63  Clark  St.,  Chicago,  (opposite  Sherman  House.') 

BILLIARD,  BAGATELLE  &  POOL  BALLS, 

Ten-Pin  Balls  and  Pins  ;  Faro,  Poker,  and  Eating- 
House  Checks  of  all  Patterns. 

IVORYyjEWELRY    3^*1^ 

in  great  variety        £      fjjjjj  CUE  LEATHERS, 

All  kinds  of         /l»3HPi  Improved 

IVORY  GOODS.  CAN  15     yi25l«Wi    &  rnv  rTTTTT?T?Q 

TRIMMING  ,  of  all        fflJji^L*  * 
patterns,  constantly  on  ^^W"^^^^^^ 

hand,  or  made  to  order.  ^^*#(«&-**i*^  PRESSES, 

0ch«t^t  gruj&ltf^  dement  &  ^taiwt 

WITH  FULL  DIRECTIONS  FOR  USE. 

Jtej^ Balls  He-turned  and  Stained. 

4  37 


STILES,  GOLDY,  &  McMAHAN, 
COMMISSION  MERCHANTS 


235  S.  Water  St.,  Chicago,  111. 

JOSIAH  STILES,  OLIVER  McMAHAN, 

Pi.RLbY  G.  STILES.  ISAIAH  GOLDY. 

Special  attention  given  to  tlie  purchase  and  sale 
of  provisions. 

A  large  Stock  of  Beef  and  Pork  Products  constantly 
on  hand. 


E.  D.  8EAVEY.  D.  H.  8EAVEY. 

SEA.VEY  &  CO., 

Manufacturers  of  and  Dealers  in 

TINNERS' 

a-oo  JDS, 

FRENCH  ENAMELLED 


Tin  Plates,  Sheet  Iron,  Coal  Hods,  Shovels,  &c. 


COOKING  AND  PARLOR  STOVES, 

HOT-AIR    FURNACES. 

^  ITo.  195  Lake  St.,  Chicago. 

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A    GUIDE    TO    CHICAGO. 

been  made  capable  of  receiving  the  largest 
vessels  that  sail  the  lakes,  and  given  to  the 
city  over  thirty  miles  of  wharves.  Consider- 
ing the  peculiar  destiny  of  Chicago,  as  the 
great  distributer  of  commodities,  no  engineer 
could  have  contrived  a  more  convenient  har- 
bor; for,  go  where  you  will  in  the  city,  you 
cannot  get  far  from  it,  and  every  mill,  ware- 
house, elevator,  and  factory,  can  have  its 
branch,  or  basin,  and  receive  or  send  away 
merchandise  at  its  door.  The  drawbridges 
are  a  very  serious  obstacle  at  present;  but 
there  is  a  good  prospect  of  overcoming  this 
by  tunnelling  the  river  at  various  points.  A 
tunnel  is  now  in  course  of  construction  at 
Washington  Street,  at  a  cost  of  about  one 
million  dollars.  In  a  very  short  time,  these 
various  draw-bridges  will  be  superseded  by 
as  many  tunnels. 

Into  this  forked  inlet,  called  a  river,  all  the 
drainage  of  the  city  is  poured,  and  there  is 
no  current  to  carry  it  away  into  the  lake. 
Despite  incessant  dredging,  these  streams  of 
impurity  fill  the  channel,  and  converts  the 
water  into  a  filthy  state.  This  great  evil 
is  being  overcome.  The  Board  of  Public 
Works  are  now  expending  three  millions  of 
dollars  in  changing  this  pool  of  abominations 
into  a  pure  and  running  stream.  The  canal 
39 


A    GUIDE    TO    CHICAGO. 

which  connects  Lake  Michigan  with  the 
Illinois  River,  begins  at  one  of  the  branches 
of  the  Chicago  River,  the  water  of  which  is 
now  pumped  up  into  the  canal  by  steam. 
This  canal  is  being  deepened,  so  that  the 
water  of  the  river  will  flow  into  it,  and  run 
down  through  all  its  length  to  the  Illinois, 
and  so  carry  away  the  impurities  of  the  city 
to  the  Mississippi.  Thus,  by  one  operation, 
the  pumping  is  obviated,  the  canal  is  im- 
proved, the  river  is  purified,  and  the  city  is 
rendered  more  healthy.  The  Chicago  River, 
therefore,  will  at  length  become  a  river,  only 
it  will  run  backwards. 

The  growth  of  Chicago,  since  1833,  strikes 
every  mind  with  wonder  and  astonishment. 
The  mystery,  however,  may  in  a  measure 
be  solved  in  considering  the  location  of  the 
city.  Standing  as  it  does  at  the  southern 
end  of  Lake  Michigan,  gives  it  necessarily  a 
leading  share  of  the  commerce  of  all  the 
lakes,  and  easy  access  by  land,  round  the 
southern  shore  of  Lake  Michigan,  to  all  the 
East  and  Southeast.  Chicago  might  have 
continued  as  it  was  previous  to  1833,  if  the 
region  behind  it  had  remained  unpeopled. 
The  city  has  grown  with  the  development 
of  the  region  round  about,  and  has  become  its 
grand  depot,  exchange,  counting-house,  and 
metropolis.  40 


S.  D.  HASKELL  &  Co. 

DRY  .GOODS 

COMMISSION  MERCHANTS, 

23  &  25  Randolph  St.,  Chicago. 

AGENTS  FOR  THE  SALE  OF 
Fletcher  Manufacturing  Go's  Shoe  Laces,  Crochet  Braids, 

Wicks,  Ac. 

Dexter  &  Brothers'  Superior  Knitting  Cotton. 
D.  Goff  &  Son's  Crown  Alpaca  and  Dress  Braids. 
Spicket  Falls  Braid  Works'  Alpaca  Braids. 
Greene  Brothers'  Welting  Cord  and  Skein  Cotton. 
Stuart's  "  Standard"  Shoe  Thread. 
Union  Elastic  Goods  Go's  Suspenders,  &c. 

C.  &  W's  Shirts  and  Drawers,  Wool  Socks,  Box  and  Pound 

Yarns. 

Star  Knitting  Go's  Shirts  and  Drawers  (all  kinds). 
Syracuse  Hosiery  Go's  Hosiery  (Ladies  &  Gents). 

D.  &  S's  Fancy  Worsted  Goods,  Hoods,  Nubias,  <fcc.,  &c. 
New  Hampshire  Celebrated  Horse  Blankets. 
Manchester  9-4, 10-4,  and  11-4  Counterpanes. 
Arkwright,  Harris'  and  other  Bleached  Cottons,  Sheetings, 

Corset  Jeans,  Apron  Checks,  Gingham  Prints,  and  other 
Domestic  Cotton  Goods,  all  of  which  we  offer,  to  the 
Jobbing  Trade  only/at  New  York  Agents'  lowest  cash 
Prices.  Guaranteed — subject  to  the  addition  of  freight 
to  Chicago.  Also  agents  for 

J.  Scholfield's( Constantino,  Mich.)  "  Red  Line"  Cassimeres, 
Flannels  and  Blankets. 


J®3-  We  desire  an  acquaintance  with  WESTERN  MANUFAC- 
TURES, 
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UNITED  STATES  LIFE  INSURANCE 
COMPANY 

OF     NEW    YORK. 
Organized    A.  D.    185O. 

Cash  Assets,  $2,400,000. 

Branch  Office: 

Boom  8,  Mercantile  Block,  116  La  Salle  Street, 
Chicago,  111. 

JAS.  F.  BRADLEY,  General  Agent, 
FRED.  S.  POND,  Special  Agent 

for  Northern  Illinois  and  Wisconsin. 

POPULAR  POETS. 

Published  by 

T.  ELL  WOOD  ZELL  &  Co., 

Philadelphia,  Pa. 

Wordsworth  Royal  8vo. 
Hart's  Spencer's  Faerie  Queene. 
Milton's  Paradise  Lost. 

POCKET  EDITION  OP 

Pollock's  Course  of  Time. 
Young's  Night  Thoughts. 
Tomson's  Seasons. 

Apply  as  above. 
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A   GUIDE    TO    CHICAGO. 

The  crowds  of  idle  and  dissolute  Indiana 
were  the  first  obstacle  to  the  growth  of  Chi- 
cago, with  which  the  early  settlers  had  to 
contend.  In  1833,  seven  thousand  of  then- 
gathered  at  this  point  to  meet  the  Commis- 
sioners of  the  United  States  for  the  purpose 
of  selling  their  lands  in  Illinois  and  Wiscon- 
sin. The  chiefs  signed  a  treaty  which  ceded 
to  the  United  States  twenty  million  acres  of 
the  Northwest,  and  agreed  to  remove  twenty 
days'  journey  west  of  the  Mississippi  River. 
A  year  later,  four  thousand  of  these  dusky 
faces  assembled  in  Chicago  to  receive  their 
first  annuity.  The  goods  to  be  distributed 
were  piled  up. on  the  prairie,  und  some  of  the 
red-skins  becoming  dissatisfied  with  the 
method  of  distribution,  rushed  upon  the  heap 
and  attempted  to  seize  something  from  it. 
So  severe  was  the  scramble,  that  a  general 
fight  was  the  result,  in  which  several  Indians 
were  killed  and  many  wounded.  Night 
closed  in  on  a  wild  debauch,  and  next  morn- 
ing few  of  the  Indians  were  the  better  off  for 
the  thirty  thousand  dollars'  worth  of  goods 
which  had  been  given  to  them.  Similar 
scenes,  with  similar  bloody  results,  were 
enacted  in  the  fall  of  1835 ;  but  that  was  the 
last  Indian  payment  Chicago  witnessed.  In 
September,  1835,  a  long  train  of  fifty  wagons, 
43 


A    GUIDE    TO    CHICAGO. 

drawn  by  oxen,  conveyed  away,  across  the 
prairies,  the  Indians  and  their  effects.  In 
twenty  days  they  crossed  the  Mississippi, 
and  for  twenty  days  longer  continued  their 
westward  march,  and  Chicago  was  troubled 
with  them  no  more.  Walking  in  the  im- 
posing streets  of  the  city  of  Chicago  to-day, 
how  difficult  it  is  to  realize  that  thirty-three 
years  have  not  elapsed  since  the  red  men 
were  dispossessed  of  the  very  site  on  which 
the  city  stands,  and  that  it  required  forty 
days  to  carry  them  to  a  point  now  reached 
in  fifteen  hours. 

In  1836,  the  population  of  the  city  was 
four  thousand.  Then  there  was  a  check  to 
its  prosperity,  as  to  that  of  Illinois  and  the 
United  States,  and  the  population  scarcely 
increased  for  five  years.  But  it  was  in  those 
very  years  of  depression  and  despair  .that 
Chicago  entered  upon  a  new  career.  A  little 
beef  had  been  salted  and  sent  across  the  lake ; 
but  in  1839  the  business  began  to  assume 
promising  proportions;  3000  cattle  were 
driven  in  from  the  prairie,  cut,  packed,  and 
exported.  Since  that  time  the  packing  busi- 
ness has  continued  to  increase  with  the 
growth  of  the  city,  and  the  development  of 
the  great  West.  The  following  figures,  show- 
ing the  number  of  cattle  packed  in  the  city 
44 


D. 


DEALER  IN  FIRST  CLASS 


Carriages,  Light  Buggies  and  Sleighs, 

REPOSITORY,  187  STATE  STREET, 

CHICAGO,  ILL. 

We  have  all  the  Intest  styles  of  top  and  open  Buggies, 
Family  Carriages,  such  as  the  English  Park  Phaetons.  Rock- 
aways,  Cabriolefs.Victorias,  and  Slide  Seats.  Also,  Hearses. 


HOOKERS  &  CO., 

127  SOUTH  WATEE  STEEET, 

Wholesale  Dealers  in 


BRUSHES,  &c. 

FAYETTE   HOOKER.        HENRY   M.    HOOKER.        JOHN   F.  WEARB. 

45 


THE  IRISH  REPUBLIC; 

A   JOURNAL   DEVOTED    TO 

Liberty,  Literature,  and  Social  Progress. 


It  will  be  "  Independent  in  all  things ;  Neutral  in  nothing." 

THE  want  of  such  an  organ  of  truly  liberal  principles  has 
been  widely  and  deeply  felt,  especially  among  Irishmen  of 
advanced  opinions,  and  among  the  real  friends  of  Irish 
national  independence  and  of  universal  liberty.  By  the 
corrupt,  or  incompetent,  organs  of  parties  and  sects,  the 
Irish  people  of  this  country  have,  up  to  a  very  late  period, 
been  at  once  misrepresented  and  misled.  It  is  time  that  this 
was  at  an  end;  and  that  the  true  advocates  of  liberty  to 
Ireland,  and  to  all  men,  should  come  forward  as  the  real 
representatives  of  their  race  and  nation,  and  make  the  truth 
manifest  to  the  entire  intelligent  world,  that,  while  we  de- 
mand justice  for  ourselves,  we  are  ready  and  anxious  to 
extend  it  to  all  others. 

Kates  of  Subscription  for  the  Irish  Republic. 

Single  copies  for  one  year, $5  00 

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Clubs. 

Five  copies  to  one  address,  one  year, 22  50 

Ten  copies  to  one  address,  one  year, 40  00 

Twenty  copies  to  one  address,  one  year,      ....  70  00 

Thirty  copies  to  one  address,  one  year, 90  00 

It  is  thus  evident  that  a  club  of  30  members  can  have  the 
paper  at  the  rate  of  $3  a  year  for  each  member. 

The  mo.-t  liberal  allowances  made  to  Agents,  who  can  find 
profitable  employment,  but  who  must  give  the  most  un- 
doubted reference  as  to  ability,  integrity,  and  business  qual- 
ifications. The  indorsement  of  any  Circle,  or  its  officers  in 
good  standing,  will  be  sufficient. 

Office  of  the  IRISH  REPUBLIC, 

84  Washington  Street, 
P.  0.  Drawer  5900.  Chicago.  III. 

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A    GUIDE    TO    CHICAGO. 

during  the  last  seventeen  years,  will  give  a 
correct  idea  of  the  growth  of  the  trade  :  — , 

1851  ..       ..  21,900    %<1859  ..         .    52,340 


1852 25,400 

1853 24,820 

1854  .........  23,987 

1855 27,729 

1856 25,870 

1857 35,400 

1858 44,700 


1860 33,976 

1861  54,629 

1862 60,428 

1863  72,120 

1864 93,724 

1865 99,864 

1866  ..        ..  121,320 


1867 127,210  ' 

The  first  shipment  of  grain  from  Chicago, 
of  which  there  is  any  record,  was  made  in 
1838,  when  a  rather  venturesome  trader  sent 
off  seventy-eight  bushels  of  wheat.  The  fol- 
lowing year  over  four  thousand  bushels  were 
exported,  in  1848  over  three  millions,  and  in 
1867  thirteen  million  bushels.  During  1867 
there  were  shipped  from  Chicago  27,000,000 
bushels  corn,  18,000,000  bushels  oats,  2,200,000 
bushels  rye,  and  1,700,000  bushels  barley. 
Thus  it  may  be  seen  what  a  gigantic  business 
the  grain  trade  has  become.  The  ease,  the 
celerity,  and  quietness  with  which  this  im- 
mense quantity  of  grain  is  handled,  although 
hands  never  touch  it,  is  one  of  the  wonders 
of  Chicago.  Whether  it  arrives  by  boat  or 
railroad,  it  comes  in  bulk,  that  is,  loose,  with- 
out bags  or  barrels.  The  car  or  boat  stops 
at  the  side  of  one  of  the  twenty-two  elevators 
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A    GUIDE    TO    CHICAGO. 

within  the  city,  by  which  the  grain  is  pumped 
into  enormous  bins,  and  poured  out  into  other 
cars  or  vessels  on  the  other  side  of  the  build- 
ing,—  the  double  operation  being  performed 
•  by  steam  in  a  few  minutes.  When  Chicago 
exported  a  few  thousand  bushels  a  year,  the 
business  blocked  the  streets  and  filled  the 
place  with  commotion ;  but  now  that  it  ex- 
ports fifty  million  bushels,  a  person  might 
live  a  year  in  the  city  without  being  aware 
that  anything  was  doing  in  grain. 

The  business  of  pork -packing  has  also 
attained  enormous  proportions  in  Chicago, 
surpassing  entirely  Cincinnati,  where  it  orig- 
inated. In  one  season  of  three  months,  Chi- 
cago converted  over  one  million  hogs  into 
pork;  which  was  one-third  of  all  the  hogs 
slaughtered  in  the  Western  country  during 
the  year. 

During  the  last  few  years  the  number  of 
cattle  received  in  Chicago  from  the  prairies, 
and  sent  away  in  various  forms  to  the  East, 
has  averaged  about  one  thousand  per  day. 
Nevertheless  a  stranger  in  Chicago  might 
never  suspect  that  any  business  was  done  in 
cattle  —  never  see  a  drove,  never-  hear  the 
bellow  of  an  ox.  All  the  business  is  done  at 
the  great  Stock  Yards,  a  description  of  which 
will  be  found  ir  this  work. 
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oiH:xa-A.a-O- 


FACTOET,  COE.  STATE  STEEET  AND  ELDEIDGE  COTJET. 


Manufacturers  of  all  kinds  pf 


tter 


AND   GOLD    AND    SILVER    WATCH    CASES. 


OFFICERS. 

P.  H.  WILLART),  . .  .  President.    I    T.  P.  HART, Secretary. 

A.  D.  TITSWORTH,  .  Vicf-Pres.    |    L.  J.  GAGE, Treasurer. 

Manager  and  Sup't,  JAMES  H.  HOES,  formerly  of  Matson  &  Hoes. 


Gold  and  Silver  Plating  and  Re-Plating  Dime  on  Short  Notice, 
P.  0.  Box  1954. 

5  49 


PEERLESS 


A.  Raney  &  Co. 


THIS    POWDER 


HAS  NEVER  BBEN  EQUALLED  AND  CANNOT  BE  EXCELLED. 


Wholesale  dealers  will  find  it  to  their  interest 
•         to  give  us  an  order. 

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A    GUIDE    TO    CHICAGO. 

Chicago  also  stands  foremost  in  the 
business.  Like  the  grain  and  cattle  trade, 
it  has  developed  itself  into  startling  propor- 
tions. From  thirty-three  millions  of  feet 
received  in  Chicago,  in  1847,  it  has  increased 
until  it  reached,  in  1867,  the  amount  of 
seven  hundred  and  ninety-five  millions  of  feet. 
Miles  upon  miles  of  lumber-yards  extend 
along  the  south  fork  of  the  river.  The 
prairies,  to  which  Nature  has  been  so  vari- 
ously bountiful,  lack  this  great  necessity  of 
the  settler,  and  it  is  Chicago  that  sends  up 
the  lake  for  it,  and  supplies  it  to  the  prairies. 
To  economize  transportation,  we  are  now 
beginning  to  dispatch  timber  in  the  form  of 
ready-made  houses.  There  is  a  firm  in  this 
city  who  are  ready  to  furnish  cottages,  stores, 
churches,  hotels,  or  towns,  wholesale  and 
retail,  and  to  forward  them  securely  packed 
to  any  part  of  the  country. 

Until  within  the  last  ten  or  twelve  years, 
Chicago  was  little  more  than  what  it  has 
been  termed, — the  great  Northwestern  Ex- 
change. It  was  a  buyer  and  seller  on  a  grand 
scale ;  but  it  made  scarcely  anything,  depend- 
ing upon  the  Eastern  States  for  supplies  of 
manufactured  merchandise.  At  the  present 
time,  almost  every  article  of  much  bulk  used 
upon  railroads,  in  farming,  in  warming  houses, 
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W  URBANA-CHAMPAIGN 


A    GUIDE    TO    CHICAGO. 

in  building  houses,  or  in  cooking,  is  made  in 
Chicago,  Four  thousand  persons  are  engaged 
in  manufacturing  boots  and  shoes.  The  prai- 
ries are  now  mowed  by  machines  made  in 
this  city.  A  short  distance  from  the  city 
stands  the  Chicago  Clock  Factory,  capable 
of  manufacturing  one  hundred  and  fifty 
thousand  clocks  a  year.  Still  farther  back 
on  the  prairies  is  the  National  Watch  Com- 
pany, which  soon  expects  to  produce  fifty 
watches  a  day.  Pianos  and  melodeons  are 
also  made  on  a  great  scale  in  the  city. 

Chicago,  already  a  handsome  town,  is 
going  to  be  one  of  the  most  beautiful  cities 
on  the  continent.  It  is  no  longer  a  quag- 
mire. The  mud  and  water  for  a  long  period 
were  the  despair  of  the  people,  since  water 
will  only  run  down-hill,  and  part  of  the  town 
was  below  the  level  of  the  lake.  Planking 
was  a  poor  expedient,  though  unavoidable 
for  a  time.  Open  ditches  were  tried  for  a 
while,  which  in  wet  seasons  only  aggravated 
the  difficulty.  It  became  clear,  at  length, 
that  nothing  would  suffice  short  of  raising 
the  whole  town;  and  accordingly  a  higher 
grade  was  established,  to  which  all  new  build- 
ings were  required  to  conform.  It  soon 
appeared  that  this  grade  was  not  high 
enough,  jnd  one  still  higher  was  ordered. 
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A    GUIDE    TO    CH10AGO. 

Even  this  proved  inadequate  ;  and  the  present 
grade  was  adopted,  which  lifts  the  city  about 
twelve  feet  above  the  level  of  the  prairie.  All 
the  new  houses  are  built  upon  the  new  grade, 
and  some  old  buildings  have  been  raised  to 
the  proper  level ;  but  many  houses  are  yet 
upon  the  grades  previously  established,  and 
a  large  number  are  down  upon  the  original 
prairie.  The  consequence  is,  that  in  some 
sections  of  the  city  the  plank  sidewalks  are 
a  series  of  stairs. 

The  principal  streets  are  paved  with  that 
ne  plus  ultra  of  comfort  for  horse  and  rider,— 
the  Nicholson  pavement,  a  description  of 
which  will  be  found  among  the  following 

pages. 

Chicago  is  still  a  forming  city.  It  stretches 

along  the  lake  about  eight  miles,  but  does 

not  ?each  back  into  the  prairie  more  than 

three.     Along  the  lake,  south  of  the  river, 

for  two  or  three  miles  extend  the  beautiful 

avenues,  which  change  insensibly  into  those 

streets  of  cottages  and  gardens  which  have 

given    Chicago    the    name   of    the    Garden 

City.      This   is   a  pleasant   quarter,    where 

glimpses   are  caught  of  the  blue  lake  that 

stretches  away  to  the  east  for  sixty  miles. 

On    this  shore  is   rising   the    monument   to 

Douglas,  and  near  by  in  shady  retreats  btands 

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the  Soldiers'  Home,  and  Chicago  University, 
a  description  of  each  of  which  we  have  de- 
voted separate  articles  in  the  succeeding 
pages  of  this  work. 

It  is  always  interesting  to  a  stranger  to 
notice  the  names  .of  the  streets  of  a  city 
which  he  visits  for  the  first  time.  We  will 
therefore  give  a  few  of  the  quaint  ones. 

The  city  boasts  of  a  Goethe  street,  a  Schil- 
ler, a  Greeley,  a  Poe,  a  Kane,  a  Kossuth,  a 
Wentworth,  and  a  Long  John  street.  Local 
history  is  commemorated  in  Astor,  Kinsie, 
Fur,  Blackhawk,  Calumet,  and  Wahpanseh; 
general  history,  in  Blucher,  Bonaparte,  Mace- 
donia, Garibaldi,  Kansas,  Mayflower,  Fabius, 
and  Sigel.  There  is  also  a  Kosebud  street, 
a  Selah  street,  a  Queer  Place,  and  a  Grub 
street. 

The  natural  advantagesof  Chicago,  together 
with  the  energy  and  perseverance  of  her 
citizens,  have  been  the  cause  of  the  city's 
growth.  The  following  table  will  show  at  a 
glance  its  rapid  strides  since  it  was  only  an 
outpost  of  civilization. 

Population  of  Chicago  from  1829  to  1867. 


1829 35 

1830 49 

1831 73 

1832  ..  .428 


1833 370 

1834 1,720 

1835 3,440 

1836 :.  4,100 


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CHARLES  STEUER.  W.  tEACH  ROBINSO*. 


Steuer  and  Robinson, 

Manufacturers  aud  Dealers  in 

FINE   AND   MEDIUM 


ROSEWOOD,  BLACK  WALNUT,  &,  MAHOGANY 

FA.ELOR    SUITES 

In  Reps,  Haircloth,  and  Silk. 


ROSEWOOD,  WALNUT,  CHESTNUT,  &  PAINTED 

CHAMBER    SETS. 


A  LARGE  VARIETY  OF  FURNITURE 

FOR  EVERY  ROOM  IS  THE  HOUSE, 

We  make  a  specialty  of  manufacturing  to  order, 

Fine  Draperies,  Parlor  fy  Library 
Suites,  $-c. 

STEUER  &  ROBINSON, 

No.  190  Lake  Street, 

CHICAGO. 
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BRIGHAM,  GOODYEAR  &  HAYES, 

181    LAKE    STREET, 
Wholesale   Dealers  in 

COACH  AND  SADDLERY 


Patent,  Enameled,  and  Harness 


HUBS,  SPOKES,  BENT  FELLOES, 

And  all  other  articles  of  Bent  Carriage  Work. 
SPRINGS,  AXLES,  BOLTS,  AND  MALLEABLE  IRON 

Rewards  Axle  Clips,  Philadelphia  Bolts, 
Broad-cloths,  Damask,  Enameled  Cloths, 
Muslin,  Drill  and  Duck,  Coach  Laces  of  all 
kinds,  Carpeting,  Drugget,  Moquette.  Plush, 
Corduroy,  and  all  kinds  of  Sleigh  Trim- 
mings, Curled  Hair,  Moss  and  Tow,  Saddles 
and  Collars,  Horse  Blankets,  Lap  Robes, 
Afghans,  Fancy  Work  Mats,  Leather  and 
Linen  Fly-Nets,  Linen  Horse- /Sheets,  §c.  $c. 


G-  F.  BRIGHAM, 


C.  B.  GOODYEAR. 

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J.  B.  HAYES. 


JOHNSON  &  COBB, 

Manufacturers  and  Wholesale  and  Eelail  Dealers  in 


152   ST.ATE   STREET, 

Between  Madison  and  Monroe. 


CHAMBER   SETS 

Of  all  kinds  on  hand,  and  for  sale  at  the  very  lowest  figures. 

A   LARGE    ASSORTMENT   OF 

JZlarikets,    Feather    Pillows,    and 

Holsters,  Counterpanes,  Sheets, 

Pillow  Slips,  &c. 

ORDERS     PROMPTLY     FILLED 

Our  MATTRESSES  made  full  and  of  good  size. 

JOHNSON  &  COBB, 

CHICAGO. 

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PHELPS,  DODGE  &  CO., 

MANUFACTURERS  AND  JOBBERS  OF 


Lake   Street, 


Would  call  the  attention  of  purchasers  to  their 
large  and  complete  stock  of  goods,  embracing 
every  style  and  quality  required  in  the  retail 
trade. 

We  wish  particularly  to  mention  our  CELE- 
BRATED P.  D.  &  Co.  WORK.  Every  shoe  war- 
ranted. It  has  stood  a  four  years'  test,  and 
pronounced  by  all,  the  best  in  style  and  mate- 
rial that  can  be  found  in  the  market. 

OUR  OWN  MAKE  CHICAGO  BOOTS 

Have  borne  the  palm  of  superiority  from  all 
competitors,  and  we  confidently  claim  for  them 

THE  CHAMPIONSHIP  OF  THE  NORTHWEST. 

Our  terms  of  warrantee  are  the  most  LIBERAL 
and  comprehensive  imaginable.  In  all  cases 
when  our  boots  have  been  sold,  and  a  defect 
discovered  by  the  purchaser,  we  instruct  the 
dealer  to  furnish  him  a  NEW  PAIR,  in  place  of 
the  defective  ones,  and  will  consider  it  a  favor 
to  have  them  returned  to  us  at  our  expense. 

We  cordially  invite  all  CASH  and  prompt- 
paying  purchasers  to  call  and  investigate  the 
subject,  believing  it  to  be  to  their  interest. 
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1838  

.  4220 

1853 

58,754 

1839 

4440 

1854 

...  66361 

1840 

4370 

1855 

79  440 

1841  

.  5  650 

1856 

87,390 

1842 

6  800 

1857 

95  600 

1843  

.  7,950 

1858 

84,584 

1844  

.  8  300 

1859 

....  93  260 

1845 

19  210 

1860 

108  247 

1846  

.  14,756 

1861 

122  740 

1847  

16  420 

1862 

.  139  320 

1848  

.  21  200 

1863 

..,  154710 

1849  

.  23  628 

1864 

171  356 

1850 

9  g  347 

1865 

177  621 

1851  

.  35  200 

1866 

221000 

1867.. 

255.000. 

STREETS. 

The  Lake  is  situate  on  the  east  side  of  the 
city.  Michigan  Avenue  PUDS  north  and  south, 
parallel  with  and  along  the  lake-shore ;  next 
west  of  it  is  Wabash  Avenue ;  then  State,  Dear- 
born, Clark,  La  Salle,  Wells,  Franklin,  and 
Market  Streets ;  west  of  Market  Street  and 
parallel  with  it  is  the  south  branch  of  the  Chi- 
cago River.  Running  east  and  west  along  the 
south  side  of  the  main  Chicago  River,  is  South 
Water  Street ;  next  south  of  it  is  Lake  Street, 
then  Randolph,  Washington,  Madison,  Mon- 
roe, Adams,  Quincy,  Jackson,  Yan  Buren, 
Harrison,  Polk,  Twelfth,  Thirteenth,  and  so 
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on.  These  streets  continue  on  the  west  side 
of  the  river,  and  are  called  West  Kandolph, 
West  Washington,  etc. 

The  West  Division  comprises  all  of  the 
city  west  of  both  branches  of  the  river,  and 
those  streets  running  north  and  south  are 
divided  by  West  Eandolph  Street.  The 
North  Division  comprises  that  portion  of  the 
city  north  of  the  main  river,  and  between 
the  lake  on  the  east,  and  the  north-west 
branch.  Those  streets  continued  from  the 
south  side  are  called  North  Dearborn,  North 
Clark,  North  La  Salle,  and  so  on. 

By  reference  to  the  map,  accompanying 
this  work,  the  location  of  the  streets  may 
easily  be  found. 


LAKE  TUNNEL. 

The  Tunnel  begins  a  short  distance  from 
Chicago  Avenue,  on  the  lake-shore,  and^ex- 
tends  two  miles  out  under  the  lake  in  a 
straight  line,  at  right  angles  to  the  general 
direction  of  the  shore.  The  tunnel  is  very 
near  circular  in  form,  and  has  an  interior 
width  of  five  feet  and  a  height  of  five  feet 
two  inches,  enclosed  in  brick  masonry  eight 
inches  thick.  The  depth  of  the  shore-shaft, 
—which  is  eight  feet  in  diameter,  circular  in 
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De  Motte  Brothers, 

SUCCESSORS  TO  H.  M.  HIGGINS, 

WHOLESALE  &  RETAIL  DEALERS  IN 

ALL  KINDS  OF 

SHEET  MUSIC  BOOKS 

AND 

MUSICAL  INSTRUMENTS. 

Sole  Agents  for  the 
"WEIBIEIR,"  &s  "  O-TJILID  " 

Pianofortes.     , 


Liberal   Discounts  made  to  Dealers  and 
Teachers. 

De  MOTTE  BROS., 
91  Washington  St., 

CHICAGO. 

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139  &  141  RANDOLPH  ST., 

SHERMAN  HOUSE  BUILDING, 
Chicago,  III. 


At  Wliolesale  &  Hetail. 
H.  H.   HUSTED 

has  a  large  and  well  selected  stock  of 

CLOTHING  &  GENT'S  FURNISHING  GOODS. 

The  Goods  have  all  been  bought  and  manufac- 
tured since  the  large  decline  in  WOOLLENS, 
and  patrons  may  depend  upon  getting  goods 
at  the 

LOWEST  LIVING  PRICES. 

Merchants  purchasing  to  sell  again  will  always 

find  some  job  lots  that  can  be  bought 

at  very  low  prices. 

—  ALSO— 

\     YOUTHS'  AN|MCHJLD|EN'S  CLOTHING. 

In  the 

CUSTOM    DEPARTMENT 

Will  be  found  a  choice  stock  of  Cloths,  Cassi  meres,  and  Vestings, 
which  will  be  made  to  order  at  short  notice. 

H.  H.  HUSTED, 
139  &  141  Randolph  St. 

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form,  and  of  brick  masonry,  —  at  the  bottom 
of  which  the  tunnel  commences  its  direction 
out  under  the  lake,  is  sixty-seven  feet;  and  the 
depth  of  the  lake-shaft,  which  is  of  cast  iron, 
of  the  same  dimensions  as  the  shore-shaft, 
below  the  surface  of  the  lake,  sixty-foq^eet. 
This  latter  shaft  is  provided  with  gates  to 
let  on  and  shut  off  the  water  at  pleasure. 

To  protect  the  lake-shaft  from  the  fury 
of  the  gales  that  sweep  from  the  prairies 
over  the  lake,  a  five-sided  crib,  (the  location 
of  which  may  be  seen  by  reference  to  the 
map,)  fort3T-five  feet  high  and  fifty-eight  feet 
in  width,  was  constructed,  and  placed  in  its 
present  position  in  July,  1865.  The  depth  of 
the  lake  at  the  crib  is  thirty-five  feet,  thus 
leaving  the  top  of  the  crib  ten  feet  above  the 
ordinary  surface  of  the  lake.  This  crib,  which 
is  built  o/ twelve-inch  timber,  consists  of  an 
outvie,  centre,  and  inside  wall,  each  wall 
.connected  by  cross  timbers  running  entirely 
through  from  outside  to  inside,  all  securely 
fastened  with  square  bolts.  It  is  kept  in  its 
proper  position  by  being  filled  with  about 
twelve  thousand  tons  of  stone.  There  are 
three  openings  in  the  sides  of  the  crib,  by 
which  the  water  is  let  in  or  shut  off.  Each 
of  these  flukes  are  five  feet  square.  The  first 
one 'is..about 'five  feet  from  the  bottom  of  the 
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lake  ;  another  ten  feet  ;  and  the  last  fifteen 
feet,  or  thirty  feet  below  the  top  of  the  crib, 
thus  insuring  the  purest  of  water. 

The  work  upon  this  gigantic  enterprise 
was  commenced  in  March,  1864,  and  com- 
pleted in  July,  1867.  The  contract  price 
was  $315,000,  but  through  various  causes  it 
has  cost  about  $800,000.  It  is  a  work  that 
Chicago  may  be  proud  of,  not  especially  for 
its  magnitude,  but  for  the  simplicity,  origi- 
nality, and  boldness  of  the  idea. 

Buildings  of  more  than  usual  architectural 
beauty  for  the  pumping-works  have  recently 
been  erected  on  the  corner  of  Chicago  Avenue 
and  Pine  Street.  These  structures,  together 
with  their  surrounding  grounds,  are  pleasing 
in  their  appearance,  and  ornaments  to  the 
city. 


THE  ARTESIAN 

No  stranger  will  fail  to  visit  these  objects 
of  peculiar  interest.  They  are  located  at  the 
corner  of  Western  and  Chicago  avenues,  and 
may  readily  be  reached  by  the  Kandolph- 
Streetcars.  There  are  two  wells,  one  about 
seven  hundred  and  the  other  about  one 
thousand  feet  deep.  These  wells  were  first 
bored  by  some  oil  speculators,  who  were  led 
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Chicago,    111. 

L.  MAMHEIMER, 

BOOTS  &  SHOES. 

A  LARGE  STOCK  OF  THE  BEST  GOODS  CON- 
STANTLY KEPT  ON  HAND. 


DEPOT  FOR  E.  C.  BURT'S 

BOOTS- 


Having  made  tfyese  goods  a  specialty,  I  am  enabled  to  sell 
them  cheaper  than  any  other  house  in  the  city. 

VBEDENBURGH     BHOS. 


SHOWCASE  WARE  ROOMS, 

151  &  153  Randolph  St.,  (opposite  Court  House,)  Chicago. 

Show-Cases  of  every  description  and  material,  Silver,  White  Metal, 
and  Wood  shipped  to  all  parts  of  the  United  States.  Parties  will 
do  well  to  call  and  examine  our  Metal  Work,  which  is  on  an  im- 
proved plan,  and  something  new  in  style. 

6T 


P.  NEWHALL  &  BRO., 

WHOLESALE  DEALERS  IN 
FQEEIGN  AND  DOMESTIC  GREEN,  DEIED,  AND  CANNED 

FRUITS, 

NUTS  AND  FANCY  GROCERIES, 

6    DEARBORN  STREET, 

CHICAGO,  ILL. 

PACKERS  AND  JOBBERS  OP 

NEW    YORK    AND    MICHIGAN    APPLES. 

CIDER   BY    THE    BARREL. 


PETER  KELLER, 

PREMIUM 

Boot  Maker, 

41  LA  SALLE  ST., 

Between  Lake  and  Randolph, 


Gentlemen's  BOOTS  and 
SHOES  made  to  order.  Particular 
attention  given  to  the  manufacture 
of  Ladies'  Boots  of  every  descrip- 
tion. 


full  as- 
sortment of  every 
kind  of  Ladies'  and 
Gentlemen's  BOOTS 
always  on  hand  and 
cheap  for  cash. 


A    GUIDE    TO    CHICAGO. 

to  the  spot  by  a  spiritual  medium,  who  as- 
serted that  petroleum  would  be  found  in 
great  quantities  beneath  the  surface.  But 
instead  of  oil,  a  very  little  of  which  appeared, 
water  began  to  flow,  and  has  continued  to 
come  forth  at  the  rate  of  a  million  gallons  a 
day.  The  two  wells  are  very  near  together, 
and  have  bores  of  from  five  to  six  inches  in 
diameter. 


STOCK  YARDS. 

Out  on  the  prairie,  four  miles  south  of  the 
city,  and  two  feet  below  the  level  of  the 
river,  may  be  seen  the  famous  Stock  Yards. 
Two  millions  of  dollars  have  been  expended 
there  in  the  construction  of  a  cattle-market. 
The  company  owning  it  have  nearly  a  square 
mile  of  land,  355  acres  of  which  are  enclosed 
with  cattle-pens,  — 150  of  these  acres  being 
floored  with  plank.  There  is  at  the  present 
time  pen-room  for  25,000  cattle,  80,000  hogs, 
and  25,000  sheep,  the  sheep  and  hogs  being 
provided  with  sheds;  and  no  Thursday  has 
passed  since  the  yards  were  opened,  when 
they  Avere  not  full,  —  Thursday  being  the 
full  day,  and  the  best  time  to  visit  the 
yards.  This  bovine  city  of  the  world,  like 
mos/  prairie  cities,  is  laid  out  in  streets  and 
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alleys  crossing  at  right  angles.  The  prin- 
cipal street  is  named  Broadway.  It  is  a 
mile  long  and  seventy-five  feet  wide,  and  is 
divided  by  a  light  fence  into  three  paths,  so 
that  herds  of  cattle  can  pass  one  another 
without  mingling,  and  leave  an  unobstructed 
road  for  the  drovers.  Nine  railroads  have 
constructed  branches  to  the  yards,  and  there 
is  also  a  canal  connecting  it  with  the  Chicago 
Kiver 

Nothing  is  more  simple  and  easy  than  the 
working  of  these  stock  yards.  A  cattle 
train  stops  along  a  street  of  pens;  the  side 
of  each  car  is  removed;  a  gently  declining 
bridge  wooes  the  living  freight  down  into  a 
clean,  planked  enclosure,  where  on  one  side 
is  a  long  trough,  which  the  turn  of  a  faucet 
fills  with  water;  and  on  another  side  is  a 
manger,  which  can  be  immediately  filled 
with  hay.  While  the  tired  and  hungry 
animals  are  enjoying  this  respite  from  the 
torture  of  their  ride,  their  owner  or  his 
agent  finds  comfort  in  the  Hough  House,  a 
handsome  hotel  of  yellow  stone,  built  solely 
for  the  accommodation  of  the  cattle-men, 
and  capable  of  entertaining  two  hundred  of 
them  at  once.  A  few  steps  from  the  hotel 
is  the  Cattle  Exchange,  another  spacious 
and  elegant  edifice,  wherein  there  is  a  great 
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A    GUIDE    TO    CHICAGO. 

room  for  the  chaffering  or  preliminary  "  gas- 
ing"  of  buyers  and  sellers;  also  a  Bank, 
solely  for  cattle-men's  use,  with  a  daily 
business  of  from  one  hundred  thousand  to 
half  a  million  dollars;  also  a  telegraph  office, 
which  reports,  from  time  to  time,  the  price 
of  beef,  pork,  and  mutton  in  two  hemi- 
spheres, and  sends  back  to  the  cattle-mar- 
kets of  mankind  the  condition  of  affairs  in 
this,  the  great  bovine  city  of  the  world.  The 
preliminaries  being  over,  the  cattle-men 
leave  the  Exchange,  and  go  forth  to  view 
the  cattle.  The  purchase  completed,  the 
cattle  are  driven  along,  through  opening 
pens  and  broad  streets,  to  the  yards  adjoin- 
ing the  railroad  by  which  they  are  to  resume 
their  journey.  On  the  way  to  those  yards 
they  are  weighed  at  the  rate  of  thirty  cattle 
a  minute,  by  merely  pausing  in  the  weighing- 
pen  as  they  pass.  The  men  return  to  the 
Exchange,  where  the  money  is  paid,  —  all 
the  cattle  business  being  done  for  cash ;  after 
which  they  conclude  the  affair  by  dining 

>ther  at  the  hotel. 

[n  the  elegant  Exchange  two  classes  of 
;tle-men  are  met,  —  those  who  collect  the 
cattle  from  the  prairie  States,  Texas,  Mis- 
souri, Kansas,  Iowa,  Wisconsin,  Minnesota, 


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Illinois,  —  and  those  who  distribute  the  cattle 
among  the  Eastern  cities. 

The  design  of  the  directors  of  these  yards 
is  to  keep  the  rent  of  these  pens  at  such  rates 
as  to  exactly  pay  the  cost  of  cleaning  and 
preserving  them,  and  to  get  the  requisite 
profit  only  from  the  sale  of  hay  and  corn. 
One  hundred  tons  of  hay  are  frequently  used 
in  the  yards  in  one  day.  If  these  yards  were 
in  any  of  the  Eastern  States,  the  sale  of  the 
manure  would  be  an  important  part  of  the 
business;  but  the  fertile  prairies  not  needing 
anything  of  the  kind,  they  are  glad  to  sell 
it  at  ten  cents  a  wagon-load,  which  is  less 
than  the  cost  of  shovelling  it  up. 

These  yards  may  be  reached  by  the  Archer 
Avenue  line  of  street-cars,  and  the  Pittsburg, 
Fort  Wayne,  and  Chicago  Railroad.  As  we 
have  said  before,  Thursday  is  the  day  to  visit 
the  yards  and  see  the  pens  full. 


ATHENS   MARBLE. 

While  the  canal  was  being  constructs 
A-thens,  a  point  about  sixteen  miles  from 
city,  a  deposit  of  soft,  cream-colored  stone 
was  discovered,  which  proved  to  be  an  inex- 
haustible quarry.  For  some  time  this  stono 
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A  Place  ALL  should  Visit  ! 

75  Lake  Street,  or  35  Clark  Street 

Persons  visiting  the  city  should  not  fail  to  call  at  one  of  the 
Stores  of 


&  CO., 


DEALERS   IN 


FINE  BOOTS  AND   SHOES 

OP    EVERY   VARIETY. 

Their  stock  is  one  of  the  largest  and  most  complete  of  any 
in  the  city,  and  for  durability  and  excellence  cannot  be 
surpassed. 

We  make  a  specialty  of  BURT'S  GOODS  for  Ladies, 
Misses,  and  Children's  wear. 

Also,  a  full  line  of  White  Kid,  Satin  and  Jean  Gaiters  and 
Slippers  can  be  found  here.  Remember  our  numbers, 

75  LAKE,  or  35  CLARK  STREET, 


HART,    ASTEN    &    CO., 

MANUFACTURERS  OF  AND   DEALERS   IN 


FLOUR 


Seamless 


,  ^GUNNY 


SACKS, 


BAGS, 


BAGS, 


every  description. 


SOMKTHTNQ    NEW! 
CHICAGO    CONCRETE    PAVING    CO. 

For  Pavements,  Carriage-Ways,  Walks,  Docks,  etc. 

THE  BURLEW  AND  FISK  PATENTS 

For  Walks,  Flagging,  Pavement,  and  like  purposes,  have  now  been 
so  thoroughly  tested,  that  the  proprietors  confidently  recommend 
them  as  without  a  superior  in  this  country. 

About  two  years  ago  a  specimen  was  laid  down  in  DRUID  HILL 
PARK,  Baltimore,  Md.,  which  has  proved  perfectly  satisfactory;  and 
a  very  large  number  has  been  laid  in  the  Central  Park  and  City  Hall 
Park,  in  the  City  of  New  York,  Prospect  Hill  Park,  Brooklyn  and 
vicinity;  and  Side  Walks  can  now  be  seen  in  front  of  J.  H.  Taylor's 
residence,  No.  749  Wabash  Avenue;  Dr.  Bigelow,  and  others,  in  the 
immediate  vicinity,  in  this  city.  Street  Pavements  will  soon  follow, 
and  will  produce  a  complete  revolution  in  the  Paving  and  Walks  of 
this  Emporium  of  the  West. 

Private  Walks,  Carriage- Ways,  Docks,  Street  Pavements,  Cel- 
lar Bottoms,  Stable  Floors,  Vault  Covers,  &c,,  all  attest  to  its  supe- 
rior qualities,  and  a  thorough  examination  will  show  why  it  is  pre- 
ferable to  any  other  material  for  these  purposes.  Its  durability  is 
equal  to  that  of  stone. 

For  further  information  in  relation  to  the  business,  or  for  the  lay- 
ing of  this  kind  of  work,  or  for  the  purchase  of  Town,  County,  or  State 
Rights,  in  the  Northwestern  States,  apply  to 

A.  RANNEY  &  CO.,  Proprietors, 

At  the  principal  Office,  of  the  Company, 
No.  185  Kinzie  Street,  Revere  House  Block, 
All  Communications  to  lie  addressed  to 

FRA  Mv  W.  CHAPPEE,  Chicago,  111. 

Secretary  and  General  Business  Manager,  at  the  above  address. 

"DERRICK  ~&~SALTT 

IMPORTERS    AND    JOBBERS    IN 

CROCKERY, 

GLASS  AMO  CHXMA, 

Looking-Grlasses, 
Britannia  and  Silver  Plated  Ware, 

Cutlery,  &c. 
166  RANDOLPH  STREET, 

CHICAGO,  ILL. 
Packages  for  Country  Trade  always  on  hand. 

M.    B.    DERRICK.  74  SAMUEL   SALT. 


A    GUIDE    TO    CHICAGO. 

was  supposed  to  be  useless,  and  t  was  re- 
garded only  as  an  obstruction  to  the  exca- 
vation of  the  canal.  It  was  discovered  a 
year  or  two  after  that  fragments  of  the  stone 
which  had  been  exposed  to  the  air  for  a  few 
months  had  become  harder.  It  was,  how- 
ever, with  much  difficulty  that  builders  were 
induced  to  give  a  trial  to  what  is  now  regarded 
as  the  very  best  and  most  elegant  building- 
material  in  the  country.  Soft  to  the  chisel, 
it  is  hard  in  the  finished  wall ;  and  devoid  of 
the  glare  of  white  marble,  it  possesses  that 
hue  of  the  Parthenon  which,  Dr.  Wordsworth 
says,  looks  as  though  it  had  been  "  quarried 
out  of  the  golden  light  of  an  Athenian  sun- 
,  set." 


THE   NICHOLSON   PAVEMENT. 

As  Chicago  was  the  first  city  to  adopt  this 
style  of  street  pavement,  it  may  be  proper 
to  give  a  brief  description  of  it.  It  is  con- 
sidered far  superior  and  more  durable  and 
economical  than  stone,  which  is  so  popular 
fj|  other  cities. 

In  laying  down  this  pavement,  the  ground 
:s  first  levelled  or  rounded  off,  so  as  to  con- 
form with  the  grade,  then  covered  evenly 
with  a  coating  of  sand.  Next  comes  the  sub- 
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structure,  which  is  a  flooring  of  pine  boards 
an  inch  thick,  laid  close  together  in  courses 
lengthwise  of  the  street.  The  flooring  is 
well  tarred  on  both  sides  with  hot  tar  and 
pitch.  Upon  this  substructure  the  upper 
stratum  of  blocks  is  placed.  They  are  of 
pine,  sawed  three  inches  thick,  six  inches 
long,  and  from  six  to  ten  inches  wide,  and, 
after  being  dipped  in  coal-tar,  are  set  up  on 
end  across  the  street  from  curb  to  curb,  with 
their  broad  faces  fronting  up  and  down  the 
street.  The  first  line  of  blocks  being  thus 
set,  a  line  of  pickets  or  strips  of  board,  three 
inches  wide,  are  placed  on  edge  between  the 
rows,  every  row  being  nailed  through  the 
picket  into  the  blocks  and  penetrating  the 
board  below,  thus  making  the  whole- close 
and  tight.  Then  another  row  of  blocks 
dipped  in  hot  coal-tar  as  before  is  set  up 
against  the  strip,  and  so  on  alternately  until 
completed.  There  is  left  between  each  two 
consecutive  rows  of  blocks  a  continuous 
groove  or  cell,  seven-eighths  of  an  inch  wide 
and  three  inches  deep,  extending  from  curb 
to  curb.  The  filling  of  these  grooves  is  the 
next  operation,  and  this  is  done  with  the 
use  of  screened  gravel  and  hot  coal-tar. 
The  gravel  is  heated  hot  and  then  filled  into 
thtf  cells  level  with  the  surface ;  the  coal-tar, 
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MANUFACTURED   AT 

209  &  211  Washington  St.,  Chicago. 


sale  by  all  Grocers. 


AUGUST  SCHWARZ  S 
BOSTON  FANCY  STEAM  DYE-HOUSE. 

158  Illinois  St.,  2d  door  westof  N.  Clark  St.,  Chicago,  111, 

Every  description  of  Silks,  Velvets,  Woollen  Goods,  Crape 
Shawls,  etc.,  colored  to  any  desirable  shade,  with  the  finest 
lustre  and  finishing.  Particular  attention  given  to  the 
cleaning  of  Silk  Dresses,  Broche  Shawls,  etc.;  also  to  the 
cleaning  and  re-bleaching  of  Crape  Shawls,  Lace  Collars, 
and  Lace  Curtains.  All  kinds  of  Carpets  cleaned.  Plumes 
cleaned,  dyed,  or  curled.  Kid  Gloves  cleaned  and  dyed. 
Gentlemen's  Coats,  Pants,  and  Vests  cleaned,  dyed,  and  re- 
paired in  the  best  style.  Merchants'  Goods  dyed. 

Branch  Offices  107  8.  Clark  St.,  &  193  W.  Lake  St. 


MANUFACTURERS'  AGENT  &  DEALER  IN 

IRON  &  WOOD  WORKING 

MAGH1M1HY, 

Northwestern  Manufacturers'  Supply  Depot, 

5o  SOUTH  WELLS  St., 

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after  being  heated,  is  poured  upon  the  hot 
gravel  until  the  cells  are  filled.  The  com- 
position  thus  formed  is  compactly  rammed 
down.  The  whole  surface  is  then  thoroughly 
covered  with  hot  coal-tar  mixed  with  pitch, 
and  immediately  covered  with  fine  gravel 
and  common  sand,  mixed  in  about  equal  pro- 
portions, three-quarters  of  an  inch  thick. 
When  this  is  done,  the  pavement  is  complete 
and  ready  for  use. 

THE  DOUGLAS  MONUMENT. 

The  grave  of  Illinois'  honored  son  will 
ever  remain  an  attractive  spot.  At  Cottage 
Grove,  four  miles  from  the  Court  House, 
upon  a  beautiful  plateau,  is  to  be  found  the 
grave  and  monument  of  that  illustrious  states- 
man, Stephen  Arnold  Douglas. 

The  monument,  which  is  rapidly  approach- 
ing completion,  maybe  described  as  follows: 
A  circular  platform  base,  fifty-two  feet  in 
diameter,  and  two  and  a  half  feet  from  the 
ground ;  another  base,  with  steps,  'rising 
three  feet  above  the  circular  base,  upon 
which  is  constructed  the  sepulchre, —  with 
projecting  pedestals,  at  four  corners,  eleven 
feet  high,  with  surrounding  Willis  five  feet 
thick;  within  is  a  chamber  ten  feet  square. 
In  the  centre  of  the  chamber  is  a  sarcophagus, 
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A    GUIDE    TO    CHICAGO. 

to  be  seen  by  the  visitor  through  an  open- 
work iron  door.  Upon  the  sepulchre  is  a 
pedestal  twenty-two  feet  high,  and  a  compo- 
site column,  forty-four  in  height,  rests  upon 
that }  a  base,  resting  on  the  column  six  feet 
high,  for  the  reception  of  a  statue  of  the 
Senator,  twelve  feet  high,  making  the  height 
of  the  entire  monument  about  one  hundred 
feet. 

The  monument  is  embellished  with  many 
devices  and  symbolical  figures,  very  beauti 
fully  wrought  in  marble. 

The  grounds,  upon  which  are  the  grave  and 
monument,  formerly  belonged  to  the  Douglas 
estate,  and  was  purchased  from  Mrs.  Douglas 
for  $30,000.  The  cost  of  the  monument  will 
be  about  $80,000. 

The  place  may  be  reached  by  the  Cottage 
Grove  line  of  cars,  which  start  from  the 
corner  of  Lake  and  State  streets. 

CHAMBER  OF  COMMERCE  BUILDING 
Is  situated  on  the  corner  of  Washington 
and  La  Salle  streets.  It  is  a  handsome 
structure,  ninety-two  feet  front  by  one  hun- 
dred and  eighty  feet  in  depth,  built  of  Athena 
marble,  and  costing  about  $400,000  in  its 
erection.  The  meeting-room,  where  daily 
transacVons  of  millions  of  dollars  take  place, 
80 


NORTHWESTERN  PHOTOGRAPH  GALLERY, 

No.  114  S.  Clark  St., 

CHICAGO,  ILL. 

S.  M.  FASSETT,  PROPRIETOR. 


This  Gallery  is  fitted  up  in  a  style 
of  elegance  second  to  none  in  the  coun- 
try, and  furnished  with  every  requisite 
for  the  production  of  first-class  work 
in  every  variety  of  style. 

The  Specimens  of  Art  on  exhibition 
in  the  parlors  attract  hundreds  of  vis- 
itors weekly. 

The  new  size  CABINET  PORTRAITS,  a 
specialty. 


Stereoscopic  Illustrations  of 
the  City  on  view  and  for  sale  at  the 
Gallery. 

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SMITH  &  DEXTER, 

•wiluc*  Commission 

No.  10  Dearborn  Street, 
CHICAGO,  ILL. 


We  srive  particular  attention  to  both  buying  and  selling 
GRAIN,  SHEDS,  BKEF,  PORK,  TALLOW,  HIDES, 
WOOL,  BROOM  CORN,  and  DRIED  FRUITS. 

We  have  constantly  under  our  personal  supervision  am- 
ple Warehouse  room,  essential  for  storing  and  the  success- 
ful sale  of  most  kinds  of  the  produce  mentioned) 

Parties  wishing  to  learn  ot  our  character  and  responsi- 
bility, we  have  permission  to  refer  to  — 

Hon.  I.  N.  ARNOLD,  Chicago. 

Messrs.  WHITAKER,  HARMON  &  CO.,  Chicago. 

J.  W.  DOANE  &  CO., 

"        DAY,  ALLEN  &  CO.,  " 

GREY,  PHELPS  &  CO., 
C.  H,  BECKWITH,  ESQ.,  « 

THE  CITY  NATIONAL  BANK,  « 

Office  and  Warehouse,  No.  10  Dearborn  Street. 


D,  W.  LAMBERSON  &  BROTHER, 

Silk  &  Cassimere  Hat 


TsTo.  74  State   Street, 
CHICAGO. 

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A    GUIDE    TO    CHICAGO. 

is  on  the  second  floor,  a  spacious  and  lofty 
apartment,  one  hundred  and  forty-three  feet 
in  length  by  eighty-seven  in  width,  and  forty- 
five  feet  in  height,  decorated  with  beautiful 
fresco  paintings  in  the  highest  style  of  art. 
There  are  about  1500  members,  representing 
all  classes  of  business.  The  average  daily 
attendance  on  'Change  is  about  1200  members, 
engaged  principally  in  the  flour,  grain,  lum- 
ber, provision,  and  whisky  trade.  At  about 
half-past  twelve  o'clock  each  day,  the  Secre- 
tary of  the  Board  appears  in  the  gallery  and 
announces  the  reports  of  the  Eastern  mar- 
kets. The  gallery  is  always  open  to  visitors. 

THE  COURT  HOUSE 

Is  located  in  the  centre  of  the  square 
bounded  by  Clark,  Randolph,  La  Salle,  and 
Washington  streets.  It  is  constructed  of 
stone  brought  from  Lockport,  New  York, 
and  was  erected  in  1848. 

The  building  is  occupied  by  the  various 
city  and  county  courts,  and  also  by  the  city 
government.  The  basement  is  used  as  the 
County  Jail.  A  splendid  view  of  the  city 
and  surrounding  country  may  be  obtained 
from  the  cupola,  to  which  the  visitor  has 
access  at  any  hour  of  the  day.  The  erection 

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A    GUIDE    TO    CHICAGO. 

of  a  City  Hall  is  in  contemplation  for  the 
exclusive  use  of  the  city  offices. 

UNIVERSITY  OF  CHICAGO. 
Is  located  at  Cottage  Grove,  about  four 
miles  from  the  Court  House.  It  is  built  of 
Athens  marble,  in  the  Norman  or  Romanesque 
style  of  architecture.  The  extreme  length 
of  the  building  is  three  hundred  and  thirty- 
six  feet,  with  a  depth  of  one  hundred  and 
seventy-two  feet,  with  wings  on  the  north 
and  south.  The  height  of  the  main  tower  is 
one  hundred  and  fifty-six  feet.  The  north 
wing  is  not  yet  completed.  Its  external 
appearance  is  very  much  like"  that  of  the 
Smithsonian  Institute  at  Washington,  with 
its  lofty  towers  and  minarets. 

The  University  was  first  opened  for  instruc- 
tion in  1858,  and  then  occupied  what  is  now 
the  south  wing.  The  Hon.  Stephen  A.  Doug- 
las was  the  founder  of  the  institution,  and 
donated  the  land,  ten  acres,  upon  which  the 
structure  stands. 

The  University  is  always  accessible  to 
visitors,  and  ma}^  be  reached  by  the  Cottage 
Grove  line  of  cars  from  State  Street.  Another 
interesting  object  connected  with  the  Ujii- 
ve-sity  is  the 

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A    GUIDE    TO    CHICAGO. 

Dearborn  Observatory. 

Situated  west  of  the  main  building  of  the 
University.  It  consists  of  a  hollow  cone, 
twenty-seven  feet  in  diameter  at  the  base, 
and  eighty-two  feet  high,  to  the  floor  of  the 
astronomer's  room;  erected  at  'a  cost  of 
twenty-five  thousand  dollars;  and  contains 
the  great  Alvan  Clark  telescope,  the  largest 
refractor  in  the  world,  having  an  object 
glass  of  eighteen  and  a  half  inches  aperture, 
and  a  focal  length  of  twenty-three  feet,  and 
weighing  six  tons. 

Visitors  are  privileged  to  examine  this 
immense  instrument  by  application  to  the 
person  in  charge. 

The  Chicago  Theological  Seminary 
Is  situated  on  the  west  side  of  Union  Park, 
on  the  corner  of  Warren  and  Reuben  streets. 

The  building  is  of  brick,  sixty-five  by  fifty 
feet,  four  stories  high,  and  contains  six  lec- 
ture and  reading  rooms,  and  other  rooms  for 
about  one  hundred  and  fifty  students.  Cost 
of  building  about  $100,000. 

The  institution  was  established  by  the 
Congregational  denomination  in  1855.  It 
receives,  however,  students  from  all  denom- 
inations. The  Seminary  may  be  reached  by 
Madison  Street  cars. 

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A   GUIDE    TO    CHICAGO. 

Presbyterian  Theological  Seminary. 
This  institution  was  founded  in  1859  by 
the  Old  School  branch  of  the  Presbyterian 
Church.  The  building,  situated  on  the  cor- 
ner of  Fullerton  Avenue  and  Halsted  Street, 
is  constructed  of  pressed  brick  and  stone, 
five  stories  high,  and  presents  a  very  hand- 
some appearance.  The  Seminary  library 
consists  of  about  seven  thousand  volumes. 

The  Young  Men's  Christian  Association, 

Now  in  the  twelfth  year  of  its  existence, 
presents  a  record  of  prosperity  and  success 
scarcely  equalled  by  any  similar  institution 
in  this  country.  At  the  time  of  its  organiza- 
tion it  numbered  about  one  hundred  and 
fifty  members ;  at  the  present  time  it  has 
enrolled  upon  its  books  over  two  thousand 
names.  0 

During  the  last  nine  years,  daily,  noon 
prayer-meetings  have  been  held  at  its  rooms. 
Its  library  and  reading-room,  stocked  with 
religious  books,  and  papers,  and  periodicals, 
from  all  parts  of  the  world,  invite  the  atten- 
tion of  those  whose  leisure  and  inclination 
will  permit  a  visit  there.  Within  the  past 
two  years  the  field  of  its  operations  have  in- 
creased to  such  an  extent  that  it  became 
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A    GUIDE    TO    CHICAGO. 

apparent  that  new  quarters  must  te  pro- 
vided, if  the  Association  should  continue  ita 
work  of  usefulness.  An  appeal  was  made  to 
the  generous  Christian  public  of  Chicago  to 
enable  the  Association  to  erect  a  building, 
the  leading  object  of  which  should  be  to  ac- 
commodate the  laborers  of  the  organization. 
The  appeal  was  nobly  responded  to.  Land 
was  purchased  on  Madison  Street,  between 
Clark  and  La  Salle,  and  in  September,  1867, 
the  largest  structure  of  the  kind  in  the  world 
was  dedicated  to  the  interests  of  the  Chicago 
Young  Men's  Christian  Association. 

The  main  building  fronts  on  Broadway 
Place,  and  has  a  depth  of  one  hundred  and 
twenty  feet,  with  a  width  of  eighty-one  feet, 
four  stories  high,  with  a  mansard  roof.  The 
main  entrance  to  th.e  hall  is  through  the 
Madison  Street  front.  This  room,  which  has 
been  named  Farwell  Hall, — in  honor  of  John 
V.  Farwell,  the  largest  contributor  to  the 
enterprise, — occupies  the  whole  space  within 
the  four  walls  of  the  building,  and  is  of  the 
dimensions  of  one  hundred  and  twenty-one 
feet  by  eighty-five  feet,  and  forty-five  feet 
from  floor  to  ceiling.  The  interior  is  plainly 
but  neatly  finished,  and  the  ceilings  are  very 
tastefully  frescoed  with  scriptural  SLbjects. 
The  galleries,  of  which  there  are  two,  ex- 
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tending  round  three  sides  of  the  hall,  are  so 
arranged  that  all  the  seats  have  a  good  view 
of  the  speaker's  platform.  The  main  floor  of 
the  hall  is  level,  with  movable  chairs.  The 
seats  in  the  gallery  are  stationary.  The 
entire  hall  is  lighted  from  the  ceiling  by 
double  reflectors.  This  is  the  largest  hall  in 
the  West,  and  capable  of  comfortably  seating 
three  thousand  five  hundred  persons.  The 
ground  floor  of  the  building  is  occupied  with 
stores,  while  on  the .  second  floor  are  the 
library,  reading-room,  lecture-room,  and 
other  office  rooms  for  the  use  of  the  Associa- 
tion. On  the  floor  above  the  hall  are  forty- 
five  dormitories,  intended  for  the  use  of 
young  men  who  cannot  afford  more  ample 
accommodations.  The  building  is  painted  and 
grained  throughout  in  imitation  of  oak  and 
black  walnut.  The  cost  of  the  structure, 
which  is  built  of  marble,  was  over  $200,000.* 

Academy  of  Natural  Sciences. 
This  noble  institution,  which  was  organ- 
ized in  1857,  have  recently  erected  a  plain, 
substantial  building,  entirely  fire-proof,  upon 
a  lot  in  the  rear  of  261  Wabash  Avenue.    The 
object  of  the  association  is  for  the  increase 
and  diffusion  of  scientific  knowledge,  by  a 
Museum,    by    reading    and    publication    of 
*  Destroyed  by  fire,  January  7th,  1868. 

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CHURCH  &  GOODMAN, 
PUBLISHERS, 


110  Dearborn  Street, 

CHICAGO,  ILLINOIS. 


^.      AND 


We  invite  attention  to  our  fine  stock  of 

IBOOIKIS, 

which  we  furnish  on  the  best  terms. 


CHURCH,  GOODMAN  &  DONNELLEY'S 

STEAM  BOOK  AND  JOB 


108  &  110  Dearborn  Street, 
8*  89 


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IRHIOIDIE 


SIMON  S.  BUCKLIN, 

President 
WILLIAM  Y.  POTTER, 

Secretary. 


OFFICERS. 


c.  G.  MCKNIGHT, 

Vice-President. 
Hon.  ELIZUR  WRIGHT, 
of  Mass.,  Actuary. 


A.  H.  OKIE,  M.D.,  and  F.  H.  PECKHAM,  M.D., 

Medical  Examiners. 
BOARD   OF    DIRECTORS.    . 
Maj.-Gen.  AMBROSE  E.  BURNSIDE..Gov.  of  Rh.  Island. 

EARL  P.  MASON Earl  P.  Mason  &  Co. 

Hon.  WILLIAM  SPRAGUE U.  S.  Senator  from  R.  I. 

JOHN  CARTER  BROWN Brown  &  Ives. 

Hon.  LEWIS  FAIRBROTHER North  Providence. 

SIMON  S.  BUCKLIN. President. 

Hon.  HENRY  B.  ANTHONY U.  S.  Senator  from  R.  I. 

MOSES  B.  LOCKWOOD A.  D.  Lockwood  &  Co. 

HENRY  HOWARD Coventry,  R.I. 

A.  H.  OKIE.  M.D Providence. 

AREA  B.  DIKE Providence. 

ISAAC  H.  SOUTHWICK...Pres't  American  Horse  Nail  Co. 

HORATIO  R.  NIGHTINGALE Cornett  &  Nightingale. 

ALEXANDER  FARNUM ...Merchant,  Providence. 

JOSEPH  H.  BOURN. ...Bourn  &  Co.,  Bankers,  Providence. 

Hon.  JAMES  M.  PENDLETON Westerly,  R.  I. 

STEPHEN  BROWNELL...Goff,  Cranston  &  Brownell,  Prov. 

Gen.  GEORGE  LEWIS  COOKE Warren,  R.I. 

ALBERT  DAILEY Albert  Dailey  <fe  Co.,  Providence. 

C.  G.  McKNIGHT,  M.D Providence. 

JOHN  KENDRICK.  .  ....Providence. 


Issues  all  kinds  of  POLICIES  at  Reduced  Rates.  Divi- 
dends annually  in  Cash.  PREMIUMS  "  Non-Forfeitable  " 
on  all  the  Tab  es. 

The  Best  Protection  offered  by  any  Life  Company. 

W.  T.  SHUFELDT, 

GENERAL  WESTERN  AGENT, 

No,  \WA  LaSalle  Street,  (Mercantile  Building,) 

CHICAGO,   ILL,. 

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DOUGLAS  MONUMENT 

Chicago. 


A    GUIDE    TO    CHICAGO. 

original  papers,  by  a  library  of  works  on 
science,  and  such  other  methods  as  from  time 
to  time  may  be  adopted. 

The  Museum  is  divided  into  four  cabinets: 
Zoology,  Botany,  Geology,  and  Mineralogy. 
In  all  there  are  about  fifty  thousand  speci- 
mens. Open  to  visitors  from  10  A.  M.  till  5  p.  M 


The  Chicago  Historical  Society, 
Which  has  been  organized  about  twelve 
years,  have  recently  erected  a  noble  building 
on  Ontario  Street,  between  North  Clark  and 
Dearborn  streets.  It  is  an  elegant  fire-proof 
structure,  built  of  brick  and  stone,  forty-two 
feet  front,  ninety  feet  in  depth,  and  three 
stories  high  ;  forming  only  one  wing  of  the. 
main  building,  which,  it  is  presumed,  will  be 
needed  before  many  years.  The  object  of 
the  organization  is  to  prosecute  historical 
collections  for  the  State  of  Illinois  and  the 
Northwest,  and  for  the  foundation  of  a  public 
library  of  a  comprehensive  character.  Its 
collections,  thus  far  amounting  to  about 
90,000,  consist  of  rare  and  valuable  books 
and  pamphlets  pertaining  to  the  history  and 
antiquities  of  the  country.  Also  medals, 
coins,  maps,  &c. 

Its   rooms   are   open    every  day,  Sunday 
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excepted,  for  members ;  and  its  library  priv. 
ileges  to  strangers  and  visitors  from  10 
o'clock  A.  M.  to  4  o'clock  p.  M. 

The  Soldiers'  Home. 

This  noble  enterprise,  founded  in  1863,  is 
located  at  Cottage  Grove,  about  four  miles 
from  the  city.  It  is  built  of  brickr  four 
Btories  high,  and  is  very  admirably  arranged 
throughout  for  the  comfort  and  convenience 
of  its  occupants.  The  cost  of  the  building 
was  about  $47,000.  The  value  of  the  Home, 
together  with  the  land  upon  which  it  stands, 
is  now  esl^mated  at  $100,000. 

This  worthy  institution  is  maintained  by 
private  and  public  contributions,  together 
with  a  fund  realized  from  the  great  North- 
western Fair,  and  gives  a  home  and  shelter 
to  all  honorably  discharged  Illinois  soldiers 
or  sailors  who  are  unable,  by  reason  of 
rounds  or  other  disability,  to  support  them- 
selves. The  average  number  of  inmates  is 
about  one  hundred.  The  building  will  ac- 
commodate nearly  two  hundred.  Visitors 
always  welcome. 

Cottage  Grove  cars  from  State  Street  run 
to  the  Home. 


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W.  H.  C.  MILLER  &  Co., 

Importers  &  Manufacturers  of 


AND 


OIAMOMO  WORK, 

English,  AMERICAN,  &  Swiss 

WATCHES, 

Fine  Silver  &  Plated  Ware,  Table 
Cutlery,  Cloclts,  Spectacles,  etc. 

Smith  &  Nixon's  Building,  Southwest  cor.  Washington, 

108  $  110  Clark  St.,  Chicago. 

W.  H.  C.  Miller  &  Co.  are  an  old  established  House,  and 
manufacture  their  own  goods,  and  sell  at  WHOLESALE 
PRICES. 

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FOR 

PEORIA,    SPRINGFIELD,    ST.   LOUIS, 

KANSAS  CITY,  LEAVENWORTH, 

ST,  JOSEPH, 

And  all  parts  of  the  Southwest. 


The  Shortest,  Quickest,  and  only  Direct  Route  to 

CAIRO,  MEMPHIS,  VICKSBURG, 

NEW  OELEANS,  MOBILE, 

And  all  parts  of  the  South. 


150  Miles  Shorter  and  24  Hours  Quicker  to 

MEMPHIS  and  ALL  SOUTHERN  CITIES, 

than  any  other  Route. 


EXPRESS  TRAINS  LEAVE  CHICAGO  DAILY 

(Morning  and  Evening,) 

From  the  Great  Central  Depot,  foot  of  Lake  St 

Only  One  Change  of  Cars  from  Chicago  to 
Memphis,  New  Orleans,  or  Mobile. 

ELEGANT  SLEEPING  CARS  ON  ALL  NIGHT  TRAINS. 

For  Through  Tickets  and  Baggage  Checks,  apply  at  the 
Great  Central  Depot. 

M.  HITGHITT,  Gen'l  Sup't. 
W,  P.  JOHNSON,  Gen'l  Passenger  Ag't. 
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Home  for  the  Friendless. 

This  noble  charity  is  located  at  911  Wabash 
Avenue.  The  average  number  of  inmates  is 
about  one  hundred.  Since  its  establishment 
in  1858,  it  has  received  and  provided  with 
homes  in  city  and  country,  about  two  thou- 
sand women  and  children.  Poor  women,  as 
well  as  children,  are  given  a  temporary  home 
until  they  can  find  employment.  In  our  visit 
to  the  institution,  we  were  much  gratified 
with  the  general  appearance  of  the  entire 
establishment.  It  is  a  model  in  point  of 
cleanliness,  order,  judicious  management, 
and  practical  benevolence 

The  institution  is  sustained  entirely  by 
Toluntary  contributions,  and  we  would  com- 
mend it  to  the  consideration  of  the  benevo- 
lent. Yisitors  kindly  welcome  at  any  time. 

The  WasMngtonian  Home 
Was  incorporated  in  1867.  It  occupies  a 
large  three-story  frame  structure,  No.  568  to 
572  Madison  Street,  near  Union  Park.  It 
has  accommodations  for  about  sixty  persons, 
and  is  maintained  principally  by  private  con- 
tributions, although  a  small  charge  is  made 
to  those  who  are  able  to  pay.  It  is  a  reform- 
atory establishment  for  unfortunate  inebri- 
ates* hundreds  of  whom  can  testify  to  its 
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benefits.  Through  its  kindly  influence,  many 
fathers,  or  husbands,  or  sons,  have  been  re- 
stored to  their  families,  and  caused  multi- 
tudes to  rejoice. 

Madison-Street  cars  pass  the  Home. 

The  Magdalen  Asylum. 

Chicago,  like  every  other  large  city,  has 
its  class  of  outcasts  from  society,  who  must 
be  rescued  and  reformed,  or  must  inevitably 
infect  the  moral  atmosphere  with  the  taint 
of  vice,  and  prepare  a  never-failing  supply 
of  inmates  for  its  prisons,  hospitals,  and 
almshouses.  The  above-named  institution 
has  been  established  for  the  reclamation  of 
the  fallen  women,  with  which  this  city  so 
fearfully  abounds.  It  was  founded  in  1858, 
and  is  under  the  care  and  management  of 
the  Sisters  of  the  Good  Shepherd. 

The  Asylum  is  located  on  the  corner  of 
North  Market  and  Hill  streets,  in  the  North 
Division  of  the  city.  Visitors  not  admitted. 

The  Erring  Woman's  Refuge. 
This  praiseworthy  institution  is  situated 
on  Indiana   Avenue,    corner  of  Thirty-fi^st 
Street.    The  above-named  Refuge  is  intended 
as  a  home,  not  as  a  place  of  confinement, —  a 
home  where  may  be  found  kind  looks,  affec- 
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tionate  words,  earnest  entreaty,  and  whole- 
some advice, —  a  home,  whose  inmates,  shel- 
tered by  good  influences,  and  withdrawn 
entirely  from  the  whirlpool  of  dissipation, 
may  carry  out  their  feeble  resolves,  to  forsake, 
with  Divine  assistance,  the  allurements  of 
sin,  and  prove  by  their  future  lives  the  sin- 
cerity of  their  efforts.  The  Refuge  was 
purchased  for  $10,500.  It  is  a  neat  commodi- 
ous building,  surrounded  with  trees,  and  *is 
capable  of  sheltering  about  forty  persons. 
Visitors  not  admitted,  except  for  the  purpose 
of  imparting  religious  counsel  and  instruction 
to  its  inmates. 

Old  Ladies'  Home. 

The  object  of  this  Institution  is  to  pro- 
vide a  home  for  indigent  old  ladies  over  sixty 
years  of  age.  One  hundred  dollars  is  charged 
as  an  entrance  fee;  then  they  are  provided 
for  duri  ng  life  without  any  additional  expense. 
The  Home,  a  three-story  frame  building,  is 
located  on  Indiana  Avenue,  between  Twenty- 
sixth  and  Twenty-seventh  streets.  In  this 
establishment  many  old  ladies  find  a  home, 
who  otherwise  would  have  to  look  to  the 
cold  world  for  support. 

Visitors  admitted  at  any  time. 


A    GUIDE    TO    CHICAGO. 

The  Chicago  Orphan  Asylum 
Was  incorporated  in  1849  and  organized 
in  1853,  its  object  being  to  take  in,  care  for, 
and  provide  homes  for  poor  orphan  children, 
and  recently  an  additional  feature  has  been 
added  to  its  objects,  namely  :  to  care  for  the 
children  of  deceased  Union  soldiers. 

This  Institution  has  a  large  four-story 
brick  building  for  the  accommodation  of  its 
inmates.  Its  capacity  is  sufficient  for  between 
four  and  five  hundred  children.  The  Asylum 
is  located  on  Michigan  Avenue,  between 
Twenty-second  and  Twenty-third  streets,  on 
a  lot  two  hundred  by  three  hundred  feet  in 
extent,  tastefully  ornamented  with  trees, 
shrubbery,  &c.,  and  having  a  children's  play- 
ground. 

The  Asylum  is  ably  sustained  by  the  con- 
tributions and  yearly  subscriptions  of  the 
benevolent  and  charitable  people  of  Chicago, 
through  whose  noble  liberality  it  was  estab- 
lished, and  thus  far  successfully  maintained. 
The  amount  of  good  that  has  been  accom- 
plished by  this  institution  to  unfortunate, 
friendless,  and  homeless  children,  cannot  be 
estimated.  Hundreds  of  little  ones  have 
been  rescued  from  wretchedness,  kindly 
cared  for,  and  when  arriving  at  a  proper  age, 
provided  with  good  homes.  Every  sentiment 


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of  humanity  appeals  to  the  public  to  fester 
and  amply  support  an  institution  that  is  so 
beneficent  in  its  purpose.  Visitors  are 
admitted  from  10  A.  M.  to  5  p.  M. 

The  Half  Orphan  Asylum 

Occupies  a  spacious  building  well  arranged 
for  the  purpose  to  which  it  is  adapted,  on 
the  corner  of  Wells  and  Wisconsin  streets. 
It  is  under  the  management  of  ladies  of 
various  religious  denominations.  A  large 
number  of  the  children  are  those  whose 
fathers  fell  in  the  recent  war.  The  benevo- 
lence of  the  Christian  appears  truly  in  a  work 
like  this.  What  friend  of  his  country,  of 
humanity,  does  not  wish  well  to  such  a  noble 
institution !  Strangers  admitted  from  10 
o'clock  A.  M.  to  4  p.  M. 

The  Catholic  Asylum  for  Boys 

Is  under  the  care  of  the  Christian  Brothers. 
It  is  the  legal  guardian  of  all  children  who 
may  be  committed  to  it  by  the  voluntary  act 
of  parents  or  by  the  order  of  a  police  magis- 
trate. The  children  are  taught  various  trades, 
and  instructed  in  all  the  branches  of  a  com- 
mon-school education. 

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Roman  Catholic  Orphan  Asylums. 

These  Asylums  are  located  at  265  and  267 

Wabash  Avenue.     The  St.  Joseph's  Asylum 

for  boys,  and  the   St.  Mary's  for  girls,  are 

both  under  the  care  of  the  Sisters  of  Mercy. 

The  Reform  School. 

The  objects  of  the  institution  are,  to  rescue 
from  the  ills  and  the  temptations  of  poverty 
and  neglect  those  who  have  been  left  without 
a  parent's  care ;  to  reclaim  from  moral  expos- 
ure those  who  are  treading  the  paths  of  dan- 
ger ;  and  to  oifer  to  those  whose  only  train- 
ing would  otherwise  have  been  in  the  walks 
of  vice,  if  not  of  crime,  the  blessings  of  edu- 
cation and  industry. 

The  school  is  under  the  management  of  a 
Board  of  Guardians  selected  by  the  Common 
Council.  It  is  situated  about  six  miles  from 
the  city,  on  the  road  to  Hyde  Park.  Be- 
longing to  the  institution  are  about  forty 
acres  of  land,  which  is  kept  under  cultivation 
by  the  boys  in  the  school.  The  institution 
may  be  reached  by  the  Illinois  Central  Rail- 
road. 

Chicago  Eye  and  Eaj  Infirmary. 
This  commodious  hospital    is  located  on 
Pearson  Street  west  of  State.     It  is  open  for 
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the  gratuitous  treatment  of  the  poor  who  are 
afflicted  with  diseases  of  the  eye  and  ear. 
Persons  applying  for  gratuitous  admission 
are  expected  to  bring  satisfactory  evidence 
of  respectable  character  and  indigent  cir- 
cumstances. Pay  patients  are  also  admitted, 
and  the  managers  are  thus  enabled  to  diffuse 
its  advantages  more  widely  among  the  poor 
than  they  otherwise  could  do. 

State  Street  cars  lead  to  the  Institution. 


THE  RUSH  MEDICAL  COLLEGE 

Was  founded  in  1837.  The  present  building 
was  erected  in  1867,  at  a  cost  of  $75,000.  It 
stands  on  the  corner  of  North  Dearborn  and 
Indiana  streets,  fronting  on  the  latter.  It 
is  built  of  brick  with  stone  dressings,  sixty 
feet  front  and  seventy-two  feet  in  depth, 
four  stories  high,  and  has  fine  accommoda- 
tions for  about  seven  hundred  students.  The 
lecture-rooms  are  commodious,  and  that  part 
appropriated  to  dissection  is  admirably 
adapted  to  the  purpose,  being  large,  well 
ventilated,  and  supplied  with  all  the  con- 
veniences necessary  for  the  comfort  of  those 
engaged  in  the  study  of  Practical  Anatomy. 
The  Museum  contains  ample  materials  for 
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study,  in  wax  models,  anatomical  prepara. 
tions,  morbid  and  healthy  specimens,  both 
dry  and  wet,  and  a  large  collection  of  ana- 
tomical, surgical,  and  obstetrical  plates,  of 
the  size  of  life.  A  cabinet  of  minerals,  speci- 
mens of  the  materia  medica,  and  philosophi- 
cal instruments,  &c.  The  Museum  is  acces- 
sible to  visitors. 


CHICAGO  MEDICAL  COLLEGE. 

This  institution  was  founded  in  1858,  and 
is  now  in  a  very  prosperous  condition.  For 
nine  years  past  this  has  been  the  only  Medi- 
cal College  in  the  United  States  whose  cur- 
riculum embraced  the  whole  series  of  Medi- 
cal Sciences,  a  full  corps  of  thirteen  Profess- 
orships, a  long  College  Term,  and  a  successive 
order  of  study,  with  Hospital  Clinical  instruc- 
tion, as  an  essential  part  of  the  Senior  course, 
and  one  of  the  conditions  for  graduation. 

The  College  building,  located  at  1015  State 
Street  above  Twenty -second  Street,  is  a  plain 
brick  structure,  and  contains  a  lecture-room, 
museum,  dissecting  room,  laboratory,  profess- 
ors' and  students'  rooms,  &c.  The  Museum, 
considering  its  age,  is  amply  supplied.  We 
would  rerommend  our  readers  to  avail  them- 
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WATCHES, 

JEWELRY, 


We  have  spared  no  pains  to  keep,  and  introduce  into  this 
market,  the  VERY  BEST  class  of  Watches,  and  our  con- 
nection with  the  Geneva  and  New  York  Houses  enables  us 
to  sell  them  in  most  elegant  cases,  (of  our  own  workman- 
ship,) as  low  as  a  cheaper  class  of  Watches  have  usually  been 
sold  here. 

Solid  Gold  Jewelry,  Full  Pearl  Bridal  Sets, 

Diamond,  Emerald,  Hyacinth,  Sapphire,  and  Mosaic,  full  and  half 
sets ;  Bracelets,  Finger  and  Handkerchief  Rings,  <£c.,  <£c. 

ELEGANT  SILVER  AND  SILVER-PLATED  GOODS. 

Exclusive  Manufacturers  of  the  superb  Tiffany  styles  of 
MASKED  AND  GRECIAN  SPOONS  AND  FORKS. 

GORHAM  &  CO.'S  NORTHWESTERN  SILVER  WARE  CO'S  GOODS. 

Richly- Chased  Tea  and  Tete-a-Tete  Sets,  Cups,  Goblets, 

Urns,  Ladles,  Napkin  Rint/s,  &c.;  Preserve, 

Jelly,  Ice- Cream,  and  Sugar  Spoons, 

Knives,  Forks,  &c. 

A  very  large  assortment  of 

CLOCKS, 

OF    OUR    OWN   MANUFACTURE,    CONSTANTLY    ON    HAND. 

OILES,  BRO.  &  CO., 

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CHICAGO,  ILL. 
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LYMAN   BRIDGES, 

DEALER  IN 

BUILDINGS    MATERIALS 

AND 

READY-MADE     HOUSES, 

70  WASHINGTON  STREET    (Cor.  Dearborn), 

CHICAGO,  ILL. 

Warehouses  :  226  to  246  Carroll  Street.     85  to  101  Morgan  Street. 
84  to  98  Sangamon  Street.   Connecting  with  all  Railways  in  the  City. 

HEIMERDINGER  &  CO., 

GREAT  WESTERN 


115  South  Clark  Street, 

(Methodist  Church  Block,) 

CHICAGO. 

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selves  of  the  opportunity  to  examine  thia 
Museum. 

Open  to  visitors  during  the  sessions — from 
October  to  March. 

State  Street  cars  pass  the  College. 

Cook  County  Hospital 

Occupies  a  brick  building  on  Arnold  Street 
between  Eighteenth  and  Nineteenth  Streets. 
It  was  erected  in  1856  by  the  city  at  a  cost 
of  $75,000.  A  four-story  brick  structure, 
capable  of  accommodating  about  three  hun- 
dred patients. 

St.  Luke's  Hospital, 

Situated  at  669  State  Street,  was  founded  in 
1864,  and  is  under  the  control  of  the  Epis- 
copal denomination.  It  is  open,  however,  to 
persons  of  any  color,  creed,  or  country.  It 
has  accommodation  for  about  one  hundred 
patients. 

Mercy  Hospital. 

This  Institution,  under  the  charge  of  the 
religious  order  of  the  Sisters  of  Mercy,  is 
situated  on  Calumet  Avenue  between  Twen- 
ty-fifth and  Twenty-sixth  streets.  The  ac- 
commodation for  patients,  which  is  limited, 
is  excellent  in  every  respect.  It  is  a  recep- 
tacle in  cases  of  sudden  accidents.  It  is  not 
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altogether  gratuitous;  but  to  such  as  are 
able  to  pay,  it  offers  most  important  advan- 
tages. 

Lake  Hospital. 

A  spacious  structure,  consisting  of  a  main 
building  two  stories  in  height,  with  two 
wings,  one  story  each,  built  of  wood,  and 
cost  about  $14,000.  Located  on  the  corner 
of  North  State  Street  and  North  Avenue. 
This  is  not  an  asylum  for  the  support  of  the 
destitute,  but  an  hospital  for  their  cure  when 
sick.  A  limited  number  of  pay  patients  are 
received,  which  is  but  an  extension,  of  its 
charity  j  for  whatever  profits  are  derived 
from  this  source,  go  to  increase  the  ability 
of  the  institution  to  relieve  the  poor. 

The  Jewish  Hospital 

Is  situated  on  North  La  Salle  Street  between 
Goethe  and  Schiller  streets.  It  is  built  of 
red  brick,  eighty  feet  by  forty,  two  and  a 
half  stories  high,  ai^d  costs  about  $40,000. 

The  building,  although  it  presents  a  hand- 
some exterior,  is  constructed  with  an  eye  to 
durability  and  comfort.  Corner-stone  laid 
September  2,  1S67. 


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ini0ii  §utual  Sift  Jns. 

ASSETS    OVER  $3,QQO,000. 

4®"  Annual  Dividends  to  the  Insured.  "=§& 

BABCOCK,  CLARK  &  Co., 

GENERAL  AGENTS  FOR  ILLINOIS  AND  IOWA. 

OFFICES: 

Northwest  corner  of  Brady  and  Second  Streets,  Davenport,  Iowa. 
128  LA  SALLE  STREET,  CHICAGO,  ILL. 

F.  BABCOOK.  D.  D.  BABCOCK.  L.  C.  CLARK. 


'? 

AGENTS  FOR  THE  MANUFACTURERS  OF 


SILVER-PLATED  WARE,  BRITANNIA  WARE, 
ROCK  &  YELLOW  WARE,  Etc.  Etc. 

Assorted  and  Original  Packages  constantly  on  hand. 

Office,  20  Lake  St.,  Chicago,  111. 
H.  C.  CHAMPION  &  Co., 

COMMISSION  MERCHANTS, 
JOBBERS  IN 

FOREIGN  AND  DOMESTIC  FRUITS, 

FANCY    GROCERIES, 

Factory,  Hamburg,  and  Western  Eeserve 


OYSTERS,  FIRE  WORKS,  Etc. 

No.  9  Clark  St.,  Chicago. 

10          109 


CHAS.  LEEDS  &  Co., 

GENERAL 

COMMISSION  &  FORWARDING  MERCHANTS, 


DEALERS    IN 


FLOUR,  GRAIN,  &  PRODUCE, 


•ALSO- 


HARD  WOOD,  LUMBER,  &  COOPERAGE. 
160  South  Water  St., 

CHICAGO,  III. 


TURKISH  &,  ELECTRO-THERMAL  BATHS, 

WITH 

MEDICAL  MANIPULATION  &,  HYGIENIC  TREATMENT, 

All  Diseases  that  are  curable  are  cured.    DRUGS  are  NOT  used.    City 
References  given. 
Advice  by  mail  for  home  treatment,  $10. 

Rooms,  5,  7,  and  9  Major  Block, 

corner  La  Salle  &  Madison  Sts., 

CHICAGO,  III. 
JOHN  WINGRAVE, 

Hygienic  Physician. 
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Dispensaries. 

CHICAGO  CITY  DISPENSARY,  State  St.  near  2£d  St. 
CHARITY  DISPENSARY,  Rush  Medical  College. 
HAHNEMANN  DISPENSARY,  168  South  Clark  Street. 
EYE  AND  EAR  DISPENSARY,  16  East  Pearson  Street. 


LIBRARIES  AND  READING-ROOMS. 

Historical  Society  Library. 
Situated  on  Ontario  Street  between  North 
Clark  and  Dearborn.  Contains  about  eight 
thousand  volumes  and  sixty  thousand  pam- 
phlets, together  with  many  interesting  and 
valuable  maps,  coins,  charts,  &c.  Open  from 
10  A.  M.  to  4  p.  M. 

Young  Men's  Library. 
This  is  the  oldest  and  largest  regular  li- 
brary in  the  city,  —  established  in  1841, — 
and  contains  twenty  thousand  volumes. 
They  have  recently  received  a  very  valuable 
contribution  from  the  English  Government, 
a  complete  set  of  the  Patent  Reports  of  the 
English  Government  from  the  beginning, 
numbering  about  two  thousand  five  hundred 
volumes,  about  the  size  of  Webster's  Una- 
bridged Dictionary.  There  are  but  four  sets 
of  this  collection  in  the  United  States :  one 
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in  the  Patent  Office,  one  in  the  Astor  Library, 
one  in  New  York  State  Library  at  Albany, 
one  in  Boston  Public  Library.  This  one  here 
is  the  only  one  in  the  Northwest.  The 
Library  is  located  in  Library  Hall  Building, 
corner  of  La  Salle  and  Eandolph  streets. 
Open  from  9  A.  M.  to  10  p.  M. 

The  Chicago  Law  Library 

Numbers  about  five  thousand  volumes. 
Eooms  at  the  Law  Institute  in  the  Court 
House.  Open  daily. 

Christian  Association  Library. 
The  Library  belonging  to  this  Association 
is  not  very  large,  numbering  only  about 
seven  thousand  volumes,  mostly  of  a  religious 
character.  The  reading-room  connected  with 
it  is  well  supplied  with  the  papeis  and  peri- 
odicals of  this  and  foreign  countries.  Rooms 
in  the  Association  building,  No.  148  Madison 
Street.  All  are  welcome.  Open  from  9  A.  M. 
till  10  p.  M.  of  each  week-day. 


SOCIETIES. 

AMERICAN  BAPTIST  HOME  Miss.,  51  La  Salle  Street. 
AMERICAN  MISSIONARY  UNION,  51  La  Salle  Street. 
AMER.  BOARD  OF  COMMISSIONERS,  51  La  Salle  Street. 
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AMERICAN  HOME  Miss.  SOCIETY,  51  La  Salle  Street. 
AMERICAN  MISSIONARY  ASSOCIATION*  Lombard  Block. 
AMER.  SUNDAY  SCHOOL  UNION,  109  Dearborn  Street. 
AMERICAN  TRACT  SOCIETY,  7  Custom  House  Place. 
AMER.  TRACT  SOCIETY  (Boston),  51  La  Salle  Street. 
AUDUBON  CLUB,  77  Dearborn  Street. 
BIBLE  SOCIETY,  170  Clark  Street. 
BOHEMIAN  CLUB,  McVickers'  Theatre  Building. 
CALEDONIAN  CLUB,  101  Washington  Street. 
CHICAGO  HISTORICAL  SOCIETY,  Ontario  near  Clark  St. 
CHESS  CLUB,  Dearborn  and  Washington  Streets. 
FREEDMEN'S  ASSOCIATION,  109  Monroe  Street. 
HEBREW  RELIEF  ASSOCIATION,  Metropolitan  Build'g. 
IMMIGRANT  AID  SOCIETY,  97  Kinzie  Street. 
IRVING  LITERARY  ASSOCIATION,  Morrison's  Block. 
MENDELSSOHN  SOCIETY,  81  Wabash  Avenue. 
MUSICAL  UNION,  Clark  and  Washington  Streets. 
MERCANTILE  ASSOCIATION,  36  Dearborn  Street. 
ST.  GEORGE'S  SOCIETY,  226  Clark  Street. 
SVEA  SOCIETY,  111  Kinzie  Street. 
SONS  OF  ERIN,  82  Randolph  Street. 
TOTAL  ABSTINENCE  SOCIETY,  78  Dearborn  Street. 
YOUNG  MEN'S  CHRISTIAN  Assoc.,  148  Madison  St. 


PUBLIC    SCHOOLS. 

The  public  schools  of  the  city  are  among 
the  very  best  in  the  United  States.  The 
buildings  are  large,  handsome,  and  conven- 
ient; much  care  is  taken  with  regard  to 
the  ventilation  of  the  rooms  and  the  exercise 

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of  the  pupils;  the  salaries  of  the  teachers 
range  from  four  hundred  to  twenty-four 
hundred  dollars  a  year.  In  the  High  School, 
as  well  as  in  the  common  schools,  colored 
children  mingle  with  the  other  pupils.  No 
little  child  is  allowed  to  pass  more  than  half 
an  hour  without  exercise.  In  the  higher 
classes,  the  physical  exercises  occur  about 
once  an  hour;  the  windows  are  thrown 
open,  the  pupils  rise,  and  all  the  class  imitate 
the  motions  of  the  teacher  for  five  minutes. 
The  boys  in  the  High  School  have  a  lesson 
daily  in  out-door  gymnastics.  The  girls 
have  a  variety  of  exercises  which  combine 
work  and  play  in  an  agreeable  manner. 
Thus  it  will  be  observed  the  parents  of  Chi- 
cago are  not  unmindful  of  the  physical  as 
well  as  mental  training  of  their  children. 

Twenty-eight  years  ago  there  was  not  a 
single  school-house  in  the  city;  at  present 
there  are  some  twenty-five,  with  over  forty 
thousand  children  instructed  therein. 


PUBLIC   PARKS. 

Although   Chicago  is  a  city  of  a  quarter 
of  a  million  inhabitants,  it  is  not  so  com- 
pactly bu'lt  as  to  need  parks,  as  breathing 
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Received  the  first  premium  as  the  best  Family  and  Man- 
ufacturing Machine  at  the  Grand  Exhibition  of  the  Amer- 
ican Institute,  October  26th,  1867:  it  being  subjected  to  the 
severest  tests  by  sewing-machine  experts,  in  competition 
with  all  the  first-class  machines. 

It  has  a  straight  needle,  perpendicular  action,  makes  the 
Lock  or  Shuttle  Stitch,  which  will  neither  rip  nor  ravel,  and 
is  alike  on  both  sides.  It  is  the  MOST  NOISELESS  of  all  the 
shuttle  machines. 

It  Hems,  Fella,  Binds,  Braids,  TucJcs,  Quilts,  Plaits,  and 
Gather*.  Either  as  a  family  or  Manufacturing  Machine  it 
has  NO  SUPERIOR. 

Machine  Silks,  Thread,  Needles,  and  Oil,  finest  qualities, 
and  at  lowest  market  prices,  wholesale  and  retail. 

HILDER  &  THOMPSON. 

General  Agents  for  the  NortJitvettt, 
161  LAKE  St.,  CHICAGO, 

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J.  WRIGHT'S 


65  Washington  Street, 

(Crosby's  Opera  House,) 


Is  decidedly  the  best  appointed,  finest,  most 
extensive  and  stylish  place  of  the  kind  in 
the  city.  He  always  buys  the  best  in  the 
market,  and  has  it  cooked  and  served  in 
a  style  that  cannot  fail  to  please  the  most 
fastidious. 


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Supplied  on  reasonable  terms,  at  short  notice. 


HIS  BRANCH   DINING-ROOM 

AT  THE  MICHIGAN  SOUTHERN  DEPOT 

is  unsurpassed  by  any  place  of  the  kind  in  the  United  States. 

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JOHN  B .  WIGGINS, 

FASHIONABLE 

CARD  ENGRAVER. 


OF    THE    LATEST    STYLES 

NOTARIAL,  LODGE,  AND  BANKERS'  SEALS 

Manufacturer  of  the  Celebrated 

White  Metal  Door-Plates,  Church,  Hotel,  and  House 

Numbers,  Door-Knobs,  Blind  and  Sash- 

Fastenings,  &c.,  &c. 

No.  6  SOUTH  CLARK  STREET 

CHICAGO. 


New  School  Desks,  with  Folding  Seats. 


Patented,  September  10, 1867. 

HENRY  M.  SHERWOOD, 

Manufacturer  and  Dealer  in 

GENERAL    SCHOOL    MERCHANDISE, 
Has  the  latest  and  most  desirable  styles,  and  Best  School  Desks 

and  Seats  to  be  found  in  the  Nortli  west.  Castings  sold  separately 
if  desired.  SHERWOOD'S  P  .TENT  INK-WELL  FOR 
SCHOOLS,  OUTLINE  MAP?,  GLOBES,  SCHOOL  APPA- 
RATUS, LIQUID  SLATING  FOR  BLACKBOARDS,  &c.,  &c. 

J93=*Send  for  Illustrated  Catalogue  and  Price  List. 

HENRY  M.  SHERWOOD,  107  Monroe  St., 

First  Door  West  of  the  Post-Office.  CHICAGO,  Iii. 

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LARMON  BLOCK 

.CLARK«rWASHW6 

CHICAGO. 


L.  M.  PRENTISS  &  CO., 

WHOLESALE  DEALERS  IN 

Beef,   Fork,   Lard,  Hams, 

AND    ALL 

SMOKED   MEATS. 

AND 

COMMISSION    MERCHANTS, 

152  SOUTH  WATER  STREET, 

CHICAGO. 

BRYANT  &  STRATTON'S 


CORNER    OF 

Clark  and  Washington  Streets, 


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places,  like  many  Eastern  cities ;  yet  we  are 
happy  to  witness  the  opening  and  ornament- 
ing of  these  public  places,  for  we  regard 
them  among  the  most  beautiful  and  salutary 
of  our  public  improvements. 

Dearborn  Park. 

Upon  this  spot  was  situated  the  Sanitary 
Fair  Building  in  1865.  The  Park  contains 
about  one  and  a  half  acres,  and  is  enclosed 
with  an  iron  railing.  It  occupies  the  space 
bounded  by  Eandolph  and  Washington 
streets,  and  Michigan  Avenue  and  Dearborn 
Place.  It  formerly  belonged  to  the  General 
Government,, and  was  ceded  to  the  city  to 
be  used  exclusively  as  a  public  park. 

Lincoln  Park 

Is  located  near  the  city  cemetery,  command- 
ing a  beautiful  view  of  the  lake.  It  contains 
some  sixty  acres,  with  a  variety  of  fine 
trees,  handsome  walks  and  carriage-ways, 
and  will  in  time  possess  all  the  essentials  of 
a  picturesque  park — pond,  stream,  hill,  rock, 
plain,  and  slope.  The  attractions  are  greater 
than  that  of  any  other,  and  it  may  properly 
be  called  the  park  of  Chicago. 


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Lake  Park, 

So  called,'  will  in  time  be  worthy  of  the 
above  name.  The  Board  of  Public  Works 
have  decided  to  fill  up  what  is  now  the 
Basin,  on  the  east  side  of  Michigan  Avenue, 
and  ornament  it  with  trees,  shrubbery, 
flowers,  and  fountains,  rendering  it  the 
finest  promenade  in  the  city. 

Union  Park 

Is  situated  in  the  West  Division  and  contains 
sixteen  acres.  It  is  bounded  on  the  north  by 
Lake  Street,  south  by  Warren,  west  by  Reu- 
ben Street,  and  on  the  east  by  Byron  Place. 
It  is  only  partially  improved,  the  design  being 
to  ornament  it  with  artificial  hills,  rocks,  and 
ponds.  This  Park  is  located  in  the  vicinity 
of  what  may  be  termed  the  West  End  of 
Chicago. 

Jefferson  Park 

Is  a  smaller  one,  situated  only  two  blocks 
south  of  Union  Park.  It  contains  about  five 
acres,  covering  one  square. 

Vernon  Park 

Lies  about  half  a  mile  south  of  Union  Park, 
on  Polk  Street.     It  is  scarcely  worthy  the 
name  of  a  park,  being  so  small. 
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Washington  Park 

Contains  about  three  acres,  with  but  little 
ornamentation  or  anything  to  make  it  at- 
tractive. It  occupies  the  square  bounded 
by  Chestnut,  Clark,  and  Dearborn  streets. 


PLACES  OP  ENTERTAINMENT. 
The  Crosby  Opera  House, 

Which  gained  so  much  notoriety  in  con- 
nection with  the  "Great  Gift  Enterprise,"  is 
located  on  Washington  Street,  between  State 
and  Dearborn.  It  bas  a  front  of  one  hun- 
dred and  forty  feet,  with  a  depth  of  one  hun- 
dred and  seventy-nine  feet,  and  four  stories 
high,  with  an  extensive  mansard  roof.  It  is 
built  of  Athens  marble,  somewhat  in  the 
Corinthian  style  of  architecture.  It  is  said 
to  be  the  largest  and  most  elegant  edifice  of 
the  kind  on  this  continent.  The  audito- 
rium, which  is  approached  by  a  broad  and 
spacious  stairway,  is  eighty-six  feet  wide, 
one  hundred  and  fifty-five  feet  in  depth,  and 
sixty  feet  from  floor  to  ceiling;  it  is  scarcely 
equalled  in  its  decorations  and  arrangements, 
and  is  divided  into  five  parts,  —  the  orchestra 
circle,  the  parquet,  the  parquet  circle,  tha 

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dress  circle  or  first  gallery,  the  second  or 
family  circle,  —  all  of  which  is  fitted  up  in 
magnificent  style. 

The  entire  cost  of  this  splendid  building 
was  about  $500,000.  It  was  completed  and 
opened  to  the  public  in  May,  1865. 

McVicker's  Theatre. 

This  spacious  edifice  stands  on  Madison 
Street,  between  State  and  Dearborn.  It  was 
erected  at  a  cost  of  about  $80,000,  and  is 
capable  of  accommodating  2000  people.  The 
interior  is  admirably  arranged,  and  the  seats, 
which  are  easy  and  comfortable,  give  a  fine 
view  of  the  immense  stage,  which  is  eighty 
feet  deep  and  forty-eight  feet  wide.  This 
Theatre  is  usually  successful  in  its  enter- 
tainments. 

Col.  Wood's  Museum 

Is  located  on  Eandolph  Street,  between  Clark 
and  Dearborn.  It  contains  several  large  halls 
filled  with  a  variety  of  curiosities;  besides 
numerous  paintings  and  statuary,  an  exten- 
sive mineralogical  and  ornithological  collec- 
tion, together  with  other  objects  of  interest 
and  wonder. 

Dramatic  entertainments  are  given  in  the 
Lecture  Room  eve~y  evening  by  a  stock 
company. 

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STATE  STREET  LAUNDRY, 

215    STATE    STREET, 


The  Quickest,  Cheapest,  and  Best. 

LADIES'  LINEN  Fluted  and  Finished  equal 
to  any  in  the  City. 

PARCELS  called  for  and  delivered  free 
of  charge. 

Orders  by  Post  promptly  attended  to. 

Wholesale  and  Retail 
BUILDERS'  HARDWARE. 

Wringers,  ^CJBP*  Baskets, 

WATER-COOLERS  AND  REFRIGERATORS. 

Our  stock  of  Light,  Fancy,  and  Housekeeping  Hard- 
ware is  very  large. 

We  are  Sole  Agents  for  the  EAGLE  GAS  COOKING 
AND  HEATING  STOVES. 

Plain  TIN  WARE,  TOILET  WARE,  LANTERNS,  &c. 
T.  B.  &  H.  M.  SEAVEY, 

82  Randolph  Street, 

CHICAGO. 
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RECTIFIER    AND    WHOLESALE    DEALER    IN 

WISHES 

AND 

AND  DOMESTIC  LIQUORS, 

Manufacturer  of  the  celebrated  Copper  Distilled 

"  Mount    Vernon    Whiskey." 

MOUNT   VERNON    BITTERS,    &c. 

185   K1NZIE    STREET, 

(Revere  House  Block,) 

CHICAGO,  ILL. 

N.  B.  —  Persons  wishing  anything  in  the  Liquor  line, 
either  in  City  or  Country,  can  always  depend  on  getting  what 
they  order,  promptly,  and  of  the  best  quality,  for  the  money 
paid.  Liberal  terms  of  payment  will  be  given  to  respon- 
sible parties. 

A.  RANNEY. 

THE 

EXCELSIOR  LIFE  INSURANCE  COMPANY 

OP 

NEW   YORK. 


Its  perfect  organization  ensures  security 
and  profit  to  policy  holders.  Faithfulness  to 
the  Trust  imposed  characterizes  its  manage- 
ment. It  is  equal  to  any  and  excelled  by 
none. 

GEORGE    FARR, 

General  Agent, 

Major  Block,  corner  Madison  and  La  Salle  Sts. 

CHICAGO 
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German  Theatre. 

The  above  theatre,  patronized  chiefly  by 
our  German  fellow -citizens,  is  situated  on 
North  Wells  Street,  corner  of  Indiana.  The 
performances  are  given  exclusively  in  the 
German  language. 

Arlington  Hall. 

This  is  about  the  only  place  in  the  city 
where  burnt  cork  performances  are  given- 
It  is  a  good  place  to  "  while  away  an  hour." 
Situated  on  Washington  Street,  between 
Dearborn  and  Clark,  opposite  the  Court 
House. 

Public  Halls. 

ARLINGTON  HALL,  Washington  Street,  near  Clark. 
APOLLO  HALL,  Lake  and  South  Water  Streets. 
AURORA  HALL,  Milwaukee  and  Second  Streets. 
BRYAN  HALL,  Clark  Street. 
BLANEY  HALL,  Randolph  and  La  Salle  Streets. 
BURLINGTON  HALL,  State  and  Seventeenth  Streets. 
CITY  HALL,  Court  House. 
CROSBY  Music  HALL,  88  State  Street. 
DEMOCRATIC  HALL,  Clark  and  Monroe  Streets. 
DRUIDS  HALL,  South  Water,  near  Wells  Street. 
FARWELL  HALL,  Young  Men's  Ch.  A.  Building. 
FENIAN  HALL,  Randolph  and  Wells  Streets. 
GERMAN  TURN  HALL,  Clark  and  Chicago  Avenue. 
HARMONY  HALL,  48  Clark  Street. 
HORNER'S  HALL,  82  West  Randolph  Street. 
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A    GUIDE    TO    CHICAGO. 

JACKSON  HALL,  55  La  Salle  Street. 
KINZIE  HALL,  Kinzie,  near  Clark  Street. 
LIBRARY  HALL,  Randolph  and  La  Salle  Streets. 
LIGHT  GUARD  HALL,  State  and  Randolph  Streets. 
LINCOLN  HALL,  Lake  and  Franklin  Streets. 
MASONIC  HALL,  Dearborn,  near  Washington  Streets. 
MASONIC  HALL,  La  Salle,  near  Madison  Street. 
METROPOLITAN  HALL,  Randolph  and  La  Salle  Sts. 
NIPPE'S  HALL,  Vedder  and  Pleasant  Streets. 
ODD  FELLOWS'  HALL,  48  Clark  Street. 
PEOPLE'S  HALL,  Taylor  and  Morgan  Streets. 
ST.  GEORGE'S  HALL,  226  Clark  Street. 
SMITH  &  NIXON'S  HALL,  Washington  and  Clark  Sts. 
TEUTONIA  HALL,  235  Randolph  Street. 
WARNER'S  HALL,  124  Randolph  Street. 
WORKINGMEN'S  HALL,  Twelfth  and  Walter  Streets. 
WITKOWSKY,  Clark  and  Monroe  Streets. 


POST-OFFICE. 

This  elegant  and  imposing  building,  situ- 
ated on  the  corner  of  Dearborn  and  Monroe 
streets,  was  erected  by  the  General  Govern- 
ment in  1859.  It  is  constructed  of  marble 
and  iron,  and  is  probably  one  of  the  most 
expensive  public  buildings  in  the  city. 

The  building  was  erected  by  the  Govern- 
ment as  a  Custom  House,  and  the  upper 
portions  of  it  arc  occupied  as  such  in  con- 
nection with  the  United  States  Courts, 
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Offices  of  Internal  Revenue,  and  United 
States  Marshal. 

The  Post-Office  is  open  during  the  follow- 
ing hours:  from  April  1st  to  November  1st, 
7  A.  M.  till  7£  P.  M.  ;  from  November  1st  to 
April  1st,  8  A.M.  till  7?  P.M.;  on  Sundays, 
from  8.30  A.  M.  till  10.15  A.  M. 

A  large  number  of  street  letter-boxes  are 
stationed  throughout  the  city,  from  which 
collections  are  made  five  times  daily. 


FIRE   DEPARTMENT. 

This  most  efficient  department  consists  of 
twelve  Steamers,  two  Hand-Engines,  two 
Hook-and-Ladder  Trucks,  and  thirteen  Hose 
Carts,  operated  by  about  three  hundred  men, 
half  the  number  of  whom  are  paid,  and  half 
volunteers.  There  are  one  hundred  and 
seventy-one  fire-alarm  boxes  in  various  parts 
of  the  city,  each  connected  by  telegraph 
with  the  central  office,  in  the  tower  of  the 
Court  House.  The  Commissioner's  and  Fire 
Marshal's  offices  are  at  140  Madison  Street, 
in  the  Young  Men's  Christian  Association 
Building. 


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POLICE  DEPARTMENT. 
The  Police  are  under  the  control  of  three 
Commissioners  elected  by  the  people,  and  a 
Superintendent  and  Deputy  appointed  by 
said  Commissioners.  The  Headquarters,  or 
Central  Station,  is  located  at  140  Madison 
Street.  Two  hundred  and  fifty  men  com- 
pose the  entire  force.  The  following  are  the 
stations : 

CITY  ARMORY,  corner  Franklin  and  Adams  Streets. 
FIRST  PRECINCT,  corner  Archer  and  22d  Streets. 
SECOND  PRECINCT,  14  North  Union  Street. 
SUB  STATION,  corner  West  Lake  and  Paulina  Streets. 
THIRD  PRECINCT,  Michigan  Av.,  near  Dearborn  St. 
SUB  STATION,  cor.  North  Avenue  and  Larrabee  St. 


BOARDS. 

BOARD  OP  PUBLIC  WORKS,  17  Wells  Street. 
BOARD  OF  HEALTH,  140  Madison  Street. 
BOARD  OF  POLICE  COMMISSIONERS,  140  Maduon  St. 
BOARD  OF  FIRE  COMMISSIONERS,  140  Madison  Street. 


BANKS. 

The  Banks  of  Chicago  may  with  propriety 
be  numbered  among  the   public    buildings, 
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TYLER,  ULLMANN  &  CO., 

Bankers  and  Dealers 

IN 

GOVERNMENT  SECURITIES, 

COLO, 

DUST, 


We  are  members  of  the  "  NEW  YORK 
STOCK  EXCHANGE"  and  GOLD 
BOARD,  and  all  orders  for  STOCKS  and 
GOLD  executed  with  promptness  and 
dispatch. 

Office,  cor.  Lake  $  Dearborn  Sts. 
CHICAGO. 

Agricultural  College  Scrip  and  Land 
Warrants  a  Specialty, 

TYLER,  WRENN  &  CO., 

18  Wall  Street, 

NEW  YORK  CITY. 
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47  Clark  Street.  Chicago 


E.  BALL  &  Co., 

MANUFACTURERS  OF 

THE 


OHIO  REAPER  &  MOWER, 

AND 

TORNADO  THRESHER. 
Canton,  Ohio. 

Western  Oflace,  186  &  188  Washington  St., 

CHICAGO. 

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and,  taken  as  a  whole,  are  certainly  very 
beautiful  as  specimens  of  architecture. 

There  are  sixteen  National  Banks,  with  a 
capital  of  over  $6,000,000,  located  as  follows : 

FIRST  NATIONAL,  S.  W.  corner  Lake  and  Clark  Sts. 
SECOND  NATIONAL,  N.  W.  corner  Lake  and  Clark  Sts. 
THIRD  NATIONAL,  corner  Dearborn  and  Randolph. 
FOURTH  NATIONAL,  cor.  Monroe  &  Custom  House  PI 
FIFTH  NATIONAL.  50  La  Salle  Street. 
COMMERCIAL,  55  Dearborn  Street. 
MANUFACTURERS',  154  Lake  Street. 
MECHANICS',  156  Lake  Street. 
MERCHANTS',  36  Clark  Street. 
NORTH  WESTERN,  Chamber  Commerce  Building. 
CITY,  Chamber  Commerce  Building. 
TRADERS',  40  South  Clark  Street. 
UNION,,  corner  Lake  and  La  Salle  Streets. 
TREASURY,  66  Washington  Street. 
MARINE,  Lake  and  La  Salle  Streets. 
BANK  OF  MONTREAL,  48  La  Salle  Street. 

Savings  Banks. 

The  first  Savings  Bank  in  Chicago  was 
established  in  1857  :  since  then  the  following 
have  been  organized : 

MERCHANTS'  SAVINGS  LOAN  AND  TRUST  COMPANY, 

corner  Lake  and  Dearborn  Streets 
MERCHANTS',  FARMERS',  AND  MECHANICS', 

13  Clark  Street. 

STATE  SAVINGS  INSTITUTION,  82  La  Salle  Street. 
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TELEGRAPH  OFFICES. 

WESTERN  UNION,  S.  E.  cor.  of  Lake  and  Clark  Sts. 

TELEGRAPH  COLLEGES. 

PORTER'S  COLLEGE,  Washington  St.,  cor.  La  Salle. 

HOTELS. 

The  Hotels  of  Chicago  excel  in  the  elegance, 
comfort,  and  convenience  of  their  interior 
arrangements  and  accommodations.  To  the 
leading  ones  of  the  city  would  we  especially 
call  attention. 

The  Sherman  House, 

Situated  on  the  corner  of  Clark  and  Ran- 
dolph streets,  is  built  of  Athens  marble,  six 
stories  in  height.  The  building  was  erected 
in  1860,  at  a  cost  of  $428,000.  It  has  a  front 
on  Clark  Street  of  one  hundred  and  eighty 
feet,  and  that  on  Randolph  Street  of  two 
hundred  feet.  It  is  furnished  throughout 
in  the  most  splendid  and  costly  style,  having 
all  the  accommodations  and  conveniences 
that  the  most  luxurious  taste  could  desire. 
All  the  rooms,  beside  being  well  furnished, 
lighted,  and  ventilated,  have  means  of  access 
by  a  perpendicular  railway,  intersecting  each 
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PORTER'S 

TELEGRAPH  COLLEGE, 

Washington  St.,  corner  Tia  Salic  St., 

CHICAGO,  ILL. 
SAM'L  PORTER,  Pres't.  E.  PAYSON  PORTER,  Principal. 


As  a  means  of  pERMAXENf  SUPPORT,  Telegraphing  competes  with 
any  other  salaried  business,  either  for  gentlemen  or  ladies;  and  in 
addition,  it  never  loses  its  novelty.  Strangers  are  cordially  invited 
to  visit  the  Institution  and  witness  its  operation. 


INTERIOR  OP  PORTER'S  TELEGRAPH  COLLEGE. 

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DEALER  IN 


J.  K. 

D 

HARDWARE, 

SASH,  WEIGHTS, 

AND 

WHEELING  NAILS. 

AMERICAN,  RUSSIAN,  AND  ITALIAN 

HEMP    SA.SH    CORD; 

Russell  &  Erwin's,  and  Davenport  &  Mallory's 

LOCKS. 

BLAKE'S  JAPANNED  AND  SILVERED 


The  attention  of  Merchants  and  Builders  is 
invited  to  my  stock  of  Builders'  Hardware, 
which  is  made  a  specialty,comprising  the  finer 
class  of  goods  not  generally  kept  by  Wholesale 
Houses. 

41  STATE  St., 

(City  Hotel  Buildings), 

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A    GUIDE    TO    CHICAGO. 

story,  in  addition  to  the  broad  and  capacious 
corridors  and  stairways,  independent  of  the 
ordinary  approaches  from  floor  to  floor. 
Accommodations  for  about  700  guests.  Gage 
&  Bice,  proprietors.  x 

Tremont  House. 

This  is  another  elegant  establishment, 
located  on  the  corner  of  Lake  and  Dearborn 
streets.  It  is  constructed  of  brick,  six  stories 
high,  and  contains  about  three  hundred  rooms. 
It  is  furnished  throughout  with  an  elegance 
and  sumptuousness  unequalled  by  any  hotel 
in  the  city,  and  all  its  internal  appointments 
and  conveniences  are  unsurpassed.  It  is 
well  located  in  the  very  heart  of  the  city. 
Messrs.  Gage  &  Drake  are  its  gentlemanly 
proprietors. 

The  Matteson  House, 

Under  the  management  of  Mr.  Robert  Hill, 
is  situated  corner  of  Dearborn  and  Randolph 
streets,  convenient  to  the  principal  business 
routes, public  buildings,  railroad  offices,  places 
of  amusement,  &c.  It  is  a  neat  and  plain 
red  brick  structure,  four  stories  high,  with 
the  modern  improvements,  and*  capable  of 
accommodating  about  four  hundred  guests. 
It  J>as  been  opened  about  sixteen  years,  and 
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has  well  sustained  its  reputation  as  a  first- 
class  house. 

t  St.  James'  Hotel. 

This  fine  establishment,  which  was  par- 
tially burnt  in  July,  1867,  has  been  rebuilt 
and  reopened,  newly  finished  and  fitted  up 
in  a  magnificent  manner,  and  has  again  taken 
its  place  among  our  first-class  hotels.  It  has 
a  capacity  for  about  four  hundred  guests, 
with  superior  accommodations.  Its  situa- 
tion, on  Dearborn  Street,  corner  of  Washing- 
ton, adjoining  the  Crosby  Opera  House,  is  in 
a  delightful  part  of  the  city,  and  is  a  most 
eligible  and  convenient  stopping-place  for 
travellers. 

The  Briggs  House 

Is  one  of  our  most  popular  first-class  hotels. 
It  is  five  stories  high,  with  fine  accommoda- 
tions for  about  four  hundred  and  fifty  guests. 
The  location  of  this  house,  corner  of  Wells, 
and  Randolph  streets,  is  convenient  of  access 
to  the  business  portion  of  the  city,  and  near 
the  Court  House  and  Chamber  of  Commerce. 
Tne  traveller  is  here  provided  with  every 
possible  comfort,  and  its  table  is  spread  with 
all  the  delicacies  of  <he  season.  B.  H.  Skin- 
ner, proprietor. 

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MANUFACTURERS  OF 

HALLS  PATENT  CONCRETE 
FIREAND  BURGLAR-PROOF 

~^~8  JL  F  E  S  ^ 


VADCE$,YAUL.T  FROXT  S  . 


X),  I  LI.. 
«'ui(l  Cim:  i uiial  i    CJh  i<> 


A    GUIDE    TO    CHICAGO. 

Richmond  House, 

Located  corner  of  South  Water  Strec  t  and 
Michigan  Avenue,  has  recently  been  reno- 
vated and  refurnished  throughout  in  splendid 
style,  and  is  supplied  with  all  the  comforts 
and  conveniences  of  a  first-class  house.  The 
Prince  of  Wales  selected  this  house  as  his 
place  of  sojourn  during  his  stay  in  Chicago. 
Its  location  near  the  Great  Central  Depot, 
together  with  the  beautiful  avenue  upon 
which  it  is  situated,  render  it  a  most  con- 
venient and  delightful  stopping -place  for 
travellers.  Kichard  Somers,  proprietor. 

Adams  House. 

The  above  house,  situated  on  the  corner 
of  Lake  Street  and  Michigan  Avenue,  is 
another  among  the  many  popular  hotels 
with  which  our  city  is  favored.  It  is  built 
of  Milwaukee  brick,  five  stories  high,  and 
cost  about  $250,000.  It  has  accommodations 
for  some  three  hundred  guests.  The  house 
was  opened  in  1856.  It  contains  all  the 
modern  improvements  throughout  and  is 
one  of  the  few  hotels  where  it  is  a  pleasure 
to  stop.  Pearce  &  Benjamin  are  its  pro- 
prietors. 

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Metropolitan  Hotel. 

This  popular  house  has  recently  been 
altered  and  greatly  improved  in  all  its  in- 
ternal arrangements.  It  has  about  two  hun 
dred  and  fifty  rooms,  fitted  up  with  a  view  to 
comfort  as  well  as  elegance.  The  traveller 
who  may  be  so  fortunate  as  to  select  this 
house  during  his  stay  in  the  city  will  find 
its  kind  and  courteous  proprietor,  Mr.  C.  W. 
Baldwin,  ever  ready  and  anxious  to  contrib- 
ute to  the  comfort  of  his  guests.  The  Me- 
tropolitan is  situated  on  the  southwest  corner 
of  Eandolph  and  Wells  streets,  near  the  busi- 
ness centre  of  the  city. 

Revere  House 

Is  situated  on  the  north  side,  at  the  corner 
of  North  Clark  and  Kinzie  streets.  It  is  a 
first-class  house,  replete  in  all  its  departments 
with  modern  conveniences.  Can  accommo- 
date about  two  hundred  and  fifty  guests. 
Gilbert  Dutcher,  proprietor. 

Barnes  House. 

This  is  an  elegant  hotel,  located  in  the 

central  part  of  the  city,  corner  of  Eandolph 

and   Canal   streets,  and   convenient  to  the 

Northwestern,  St.  Louis,  and  Pittsburg,  and 

138 


KLOKKE  &  HAND, 

PRACTICAL 

Hatters  and  Furriers, 

31  NORTH  CLARK  STREET, 

(Uhlich's  Block,) 


Hats,  Caps,  Furs,  Gloves,  Canes,  Umbrellas,  &c. 

A  large  and  Fashionable  stock  constantly  on  hand. 

JOHIST  D.  ZERNITZ, 

IMPORTER   OF 


LAVA,  PARIAN,  SILVER-PLATED  WARE,  TABLE  CUTLERY,  ETC. 

•No.  55  North  Clark  Street, 

CHICAGO,  ILLINOIS. 

S.  &  P.  FLORSHEIM, 

DEALERS  IN 


46  NOBTH  CLARK  STREET, 

CHIC^OO. 

(Under  the  Revere  House.) 
A  large  assortment  of  Burt's  Fine  Shoes. 

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NEW  YORK 

LIFE  INSURANCE  COMPANY, 

HOME  OFFICE,  112  &  114  BROADWAY,  NEW  YORK, 
Established  1845 Assets,  $10,000,000. 

WM.  H.  SEEKS,  Actuary.         MORRIS  FRANKLIN,  Pres't, 
North- Western  Branch  Office,  126  WASHINGTON  ST.,  CHICAGO,  ILL. 

0,  P,  CURRAN,  Gen.  Agent, 


During  the  twenty-three  years  of  its  existence,  it  has  issued 
policies  upon  the  lives  of  more  than  Fifty  Thousand  persons,  and  has 
paid  to  the  Widows  and  Orphans  of  its  members  over  Four  Millions 
of  Dollars,  and  to  them  (the  insured)  while  living,  over  Three  and 
One  Half  Millions  of  Dollars,  as  return  Premiums  or  Dividends. 

Being  a  purely  Mutual  Company,  no  part  of  its  funds  are  diverted 
from  its  Members  to  pay  Stockholders  for  use  of'Capital,  Ac.  The 
security  it  offers  is  an  amount  of  Assets  reaching  Ten  Millions  of 
Dollars.  Its  Trustees  are  men  of  undoubted  standing  chosen  from 
its  Members,  and  its  Funds  are  invested  with  strict  regard  to 
security.  Its  Annual  Dividends  are  50  per  cent.  Suicide  does  not 
canse  a  forfeiture  of  the  Policy,  that  being  considered  an  evidence 
of  insanity,  and  insanity  the  result  of  disease. 

This  Company  originated  and  introduced  the  New  Feature  known 
as  The  Non-Forfeiture  Plan,  which  is  rapidly  superseding  the  life- 
long payments,  and  has  revolutionized  the  system  of  Life  Insurance 
in  the  United  ?tai  js,  and  which  has  since  been  adopted  by  all  Life 
Companies;  thus  attesting  the  force  of  public  opinion  in  favor  of  a 
system  so  favorable  to  policy  holders  as  that  established  by  the  New 
York  Life  for  the  benefit  of  its  Members.  It  has  received  the 
unqualified  approval  of  the  best  business  men  of  the  land,  large 
numbers  of  whom  have  taken  out  policies  under  it,  simply  as  an 
investment. 

It  has  also  just  originated  a  New  Feature  which  will  eclipse  any- 
thing heretofore  known,  that  will  repay  those  contemplating  insur- 
ance, for  a  visit  to  my  office,  directly  opposite  the  South  Door  of  the 
Courtrllouse. 

0.  P.  CURRAN, 

General  Agent. 
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A    GUIDE    TO    vDHICAGO. 

Fort  Wayne   Depots.     Mr.  E.  B.  Barnes  is 
the  worthy  iiost  of  the  establishment. 

Garden  City  House. 

Located  corner  of  Madison  and  Market 
streets.  This  house  is  also  situate  near  the 
Chicago  and-  St.  Louis,  and  Pittsburg  and 
Fort  Wayne  Depots,  and  contains  all  the 
comforts  of  a  first-class  hotel.  W.  Merritt, 
proprietor. 

NEWSPAPERS. 

The  oldest  newspaper  in  Chicago  is  the 
"  Evening  Journal,"  which  was  founded  in 
1843.  The  "Tribune"  comes  second  in  age, 
tyit  stands  at  the  head  of  the  city  dailies, 
with  a  circulation  nearly  equal  to  the  aggre- 
gate of  those  of  the  other  dailies.  The 
"  Times"  is  the  only  Democratic  daily  issued 
in  the  city.  The  "  Eepublican,"  first  issued 
in  1865,  is  rapidly  gaining  its  way  into  public 
favor. 

We  herewith  append  a  list  of  all  the  papers 
and  periodicals  published  in  the  city  •  — 

Morning  Dailies. 

TRIBUNE,  51  South  Clark  Street. 
TIMES,  118  Dearborn  Street. 
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A    GUIDE    TO    CHICAGO. 

REPUBLICAN,  93  Washington  Street. 
STAATS-ZEITUNG,  (German,)  55  La  Salle  Street. 
UNION,  (German,)  233  Randolph  Street. 

Evening  Dailies. 

JOURNAL,  46  Dearborn  Street. 
POST,  157  Dearborn  Street. 

Tri-Weeklies. 

JOURNAL,  46  Dearborn  Street. 
REPUBLICAN,  93  Washington  Street. 
TIMES,  118  Dearborn  Street. 
TRIBUNE,  51  South  Clark  Street. 

Sunday  Papers. 

TRIBUNE,  51  South  Clark  Street 
TIMES,  .118  Dearborn  Street. 
REPUBLICAN,  93  Washington  Street. 
UNION,  (German,)  233  Randolph  Street. 
STAATS-ZEITUNG,  (German,)  55  La  Salle  Street. 

Weeklies. 

ART  JOURNAL,  122  Dearborn  Street. 
ADVANCE,  25  Lombard's  Block. 
CATHOLIC  WEEKLY,  47  La  Salle  Street. 
CHRISTIAN  ADVOCATE,  66  Washington  Street. 
CHRISTIAN  FREEMAN,  110  Dearborn  Street. 
CHRISTIAN  TIMES,  110  Dearborn  Street. 
JOURNAL  OF  COMMERCE,  71  State  Street. 
NEW  COVENANT,  132  Clark  Street. 
PRESBYTERIAN,  Clark  and  North  Water  Streets. 
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THE   ADVANCE 

A    FIRST-CLASS 

RELIGIOUS    NEWSPAPER 

OF  NATIONAL  CIRCULATION. 
REV.  WM.  W.  PATTON,  D.D.,  EDITOR-IN-CHIEF. 

Among  its  regular  contributors  are  many 
of  the  best  religious  and  literary  writers  in 
the  country.  It  especially  aims  to  furnish 

Choice  Reading 

For  Home  and  Sunday, 

while  its  Commercial  Department  will  have 
Special  Value  to  Business  Men, 

as,  for 

Able  FINANCIAL  and  BUSINESS  EDITORIALS, 
Careful  REVIEW  of  the  MARKETS, 

Latest  Corrected  PRICES  CURRENT, 
it  excels  every  other  paper  of  its  class  in  the 
country. 

SPLENDID    PREMIUMS!! 

to  those  who  get  up  clubs.     Specimen  copies 
always  sent  free. 

Terms,  $2. -50  a  year. 

Address 

THE  ADVANCE  COMPANY, 

25  LOMBARD  BLOCK, 
143 


POE  &  HITCHCOCK, 

PUBLISHERS    &    BOOKSELLERS, 

Keep  the  Largest  Assortment  of 

Sunday  School  Books 

**  AND 

REQUISITES 

IN  THE  WEST. 

ALSO  A   GREAT  VARIETY  OF 

THEOLOGICAL  &  MISCELLANEOUS 


Liberal  Discount  given  to  all  Ministers,  and  Students  preparing 
for  the  Ministry,  and  to  the  Trade. 

IMPORTANT  T^ADVERTISERS. 

P.  &  II.  also  publish  the  following 

PA.PERS, 

all  of  which  have  a  large  circulation. 

WEEKLY. 

The  Western  Christian  Advocate,  at  Cincinnati. 
The  Northwestern  Christian  Advocate,  at  Chicago. 
The  Central  Christian  Advocate,  at  St.  Louis. 
The  Christian  Apologist  (in  German),  at  Cincinnati. 
The  Sandebudet  (in  Swedish),  at  Chicago. 

MONTHLY. 

The  Ladies'  Repository  —  A  First-Class  Family  Magazine, 
each  number  containing  two  elegant  Steel  Engravings. 

SEMI-MONTHLY. 
The  Sunday  School  Advocate  —  A  beautifully  Illustrated 

Child's  Paper. 

The  Sontag-Schul  Glocke  —  An  Illustrated  Child's  Paper, 
in  German. 

Address  the  Publishers  at 

S.  W.  cor.  Main  &  8th  Sts.,  Cincinnati. 
6(i  Washington  St.,  Chicago. 
413  Locust  St.,  St.  Lvuis. 
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A    GUIQJE    TO    CHICAGO. 

PRAIRIE  FARMER,  164  Clark  Street. 
SAVENSKA  AMERIKANAREN,  157  Randolph  Street.'' 
SAENDEBUDET,  66  Washington  Street. 
POST,  151  Dearborn  Street. 
UNION,  233  Randolph  Street. 
REPUBLICAN,  93  Washington  Street. 
TRIBUNE,  57  Clark  Street. 
TIMES,  118  Dearborn  Street. 
EVENING  JOURNAL,  46  Dearborn  Street. 
SPIRITUAL  REPUBLIC,  84  Dearborn  Street. 
WESTERN  RURAL,  84  Dearborn  Street. 
CHURCHMAN,  101  Washington  Street. 
COMMERCIAL  EXCHANGE,  188  South  Water  Street. 
MERCHANT,  140  South  Water  Street. 
RAILROAD  GAZETTE,  101  Washington  Street. 
TEMPER ANCE  ADVOCATE,  109  Monroe  Street. 
PRICE  CURRENT,  164  Clark  Street. 
WORKINGMEN'S  ANTI-MONOPOLY,  155  Clark  Street 
IRISH  REPUBLIC,  Randolph  and  Dearborn  Streets. 
NEW  REPUBLIC,  170  Clark  Street. 
TEMPLARS'  OFFERING,  168  Clark  Street. 
GERMAN  REFORM,  101  Washington  Street. 
STAATS-ZEITUNG,  55  La  Salle  Street. 
RELIGIO-PHILOSOPHICAL  JOURNAL,  88  Dearborn  St. 

Semi-Monthlies. 

HOME  VISITOR,  110  Dearborn  Street. 
RELIGIONS-HAUSFREUND,  (German,)  38  La  Salle  St. 

Monthlies. 

AMERICAN  PULPIT,  148  Lake  Street. 
WESTERN  PULPIT,  110  Dearborn  Street. 
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OLIYE  WREATH,  Reynolds'  Block. 

HOME  PAPERS,  147  Clark  Street. 

HOME  VISITOR,  110  Dearborn  Street. 

LITTLE  BOUQUET,  88  Dearborn  Street. 

THE  GREAT  WEST,  Reynolds  Block. 

LITTLE  CORPORAL,  138  Lake  Street. 

JOLLY  JOKER,  Opera  House. 

MEDICAL  JOURNAL,  91  Dearborn  Street. 

MEDICAL  EXAMINER,  State  and  Monroe  Streets. 

INVESTIGATOR,  147  Clark  Street. 

LADIES'  REPOSITORY,  66  Washington  Street. 

MANFORD'S  MAGAZINE,  Madison  and  Dearborn  St. 

MYSTIC  STAR,  110  Dearborn  Street. 

SUNDAY  SCHOOL  TEACHER,  155  Randolph  Street. 

RATTA  HEMLANDET,  192  Superior. 

MEDICAL  AND  SURGICAL  JOURNAL,  147  Clark  Street. 

VOICE  OF  MASONRY,  164  Clark  Street. 

MISSIONARY  ADVOCATE,  66  Washington  Street. 

Quarterlies. 

AMERICAN  LAW  MANUAL,  80  La  Salle  Street 
MEDICAL  AND  SURGICAL  JOURNAL,  147  Clark  St. 


CHURCHES. 

There  are  about  one  hundred  and  forty 
churches  in  the  city  of  Chicago,  very  many 
of  which  are  distinguished  for  their  elegance 
and  architectural  beauty.  They  are  always 
to  be  found  open  on  the  Sabbath-day,  and 
Btrangers  are  invited  to  attend.  They  will 
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find  a  welcome  to  the  House  of  the  Lord, 
and  a  seat  at  the  table  of  the  Master  with 
their  brethren.  Services  commence  at  10£ 
o'clock  A.  M.  ;  3£  and  7?  P.  M.  We  annex  a 
full  list  of  all  the  churches  in  the  city. 

Baptist. 

First Wabash  Av.  &  Hubbard. 

Second Monroe  and  Morgan  Sts. 

Wabash  Avenue Wabash  Av.  cor.  18th  St. 

Union  Park Wabash  Av.  c.  Paulina. 

Fifth Harrison  &  Sangamon  Sts. 

North .. Superior  cor.  N.  Dearborn 

Indiana  Avenue Indiana  Av.  cor.  30th  St. 

First  German.... Indiana  Av.  cor.  Wood  St. 

First  Danish Indiana  Av.  cor.  Union  St. 

Second  German Curtis  cor.  Third  St. 

First  Swedish Reuben  Street 

Olivet,  (colored,) Fourth  Avenue  n.  Polk  St. 

Free  Will Peoria  cor.  Jackson  St. 

Congregational 

Plymouth Wabash  Av.c.  EldridgeCt. 

Union  Park Reuben  c.  W.Washington. 

New  England N.  Dearborn  c.  S.  White. 

Tabernacle c.  Morgan  &  W*.  Indiana. 

First Green  c.  W.  Washington. 

South 26th  St.  and  Calumet  Av. 

Salem Oakland  Av.  cor.  Lake  St. 

Church  of  God. 

First Warren  cor.  Robey  Street. 

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Christian. 

First * Cass  near  Michigan  Av. 

Second Centralia  and  Front  Sts. 

Episcopal. 

Cathedral W.  Washington  c.  Peoria. 

St.  James' Cass  and  Huron  Sts 

St.  John's Lake  St.  c.  St.  John's  PL 

St.  Mark's! Cottage  Grove  Avenue. 

St.  Stephen's Forquer  n.  Blue  Is'nd  Av. 

St.  Luke's Wabash  Av.  cor.  16th  St. 

St.  Ansgarius Indiana  cor.  Franklin  St. 

Trinity Wabash  Av.  and  Jackson. 

Grace Wabash  Av.  and  Peck  Ct. 

Holy  Communion Wabash  Av.  &  Randolph. 

Ascension La  Salle  and  Maple  Sts. 

Christ Michigan  Av.  &  24th  St. 

Atonement Madison  and  Robey  Sts. 

Friends. 

First  Society Room  15,  Methodist  Block. 

German  Evangelical. 

Erste  Evangelische Polk  cor.  Third  Avenue. 

Zweite Chicago  Av.  cor.  Wells  St. 

Evangelic  Association Twelfth  cor.  Union  Sts. 

Hebrew. 

Sinai.. Van  Buren  cor.  Third  St. 

Kehilath Wells  and  Adams  Sts. 

KehiloBenay  Shalem Harrison  and  Fourth  Av. 

Zion Desplainesn.  Madison  St. 

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Independent. 

First . Illinois,  near  Wells  St. 

Lutheran. 

First  Norwegian N.  Franklin  and  Erie  Sts. 

Second  Norwegian W.  Indiana  &  Peoria  Sts. 

Swedish Superior,  near  Wells  St. 

VorFraelsers Third,  cor.  May  St. 

Salem 21st,  near  Archer  Ave. 

Zion tTnion,  cor.  Mitchel  St. 

Emanuel Brown  and  W.  Taylor  Sts. 

Trinity Harrison,  cor.  Kossuth  St. 

St.  John's ..Chicago  Av.  cor.  Noble  St. 

St.  Paul's Ohio,  cor.  N.  La  Salle  St. 

St.  Paulus' Superior,  cor.  Franklin  St. 

Methodist. 

First., Clark  and  Washington  Sts. 

First  Scandinavian Illinois,  n.  Nth.  Market  St. 

Second  Scandinavian Fourth  &  Sangamon  Sts. 

Maxwell Newbury  &  Maxwell  Sts. 

Wesley Sedgwick  &  Black  Hawk. 

Park  Avenue cor.  Robey  and  Park  Ave. 

Bridgeport Bonfield  Street. 

Trinity Indiana  Av.  and  21st  St. 

Centenary Monroe,  n.  Morgan  Sts. 

Grace . La  Salle,  cor.  Chicago  Av. 

Wabash  Avenue W  abash,  cor.  Harrison  St. 

West  Indiana Indiana  and  Sangamon. 

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Methodist,  (German.) 

Van  Buren Van  Buren,  n.  Clark  St. 

Maxwell Maxwell,  n.  Johnson  St. 

Clybourne Clybourne  Av.,  Division. 

.    Methodist,  (African.) 

Quinn's  Chapel Jackson,  cor.  Fourth  Av. 

Bethel  Chapel Griswold,  n.  Harrison  St. 

Presbyterian,  (New  School.) 

First ?.. Wabash  Av.  n.  Congress. 

Second "      cor.  Washington. 

Third Washington  &  Carpenter. 

Seventh cor.  Halsted  and  Harrison. 

Eighth Washington,  cor.  Robey. 

Ninth Ellis  Av.  nr.  Wahpanseh. 

Westminster Dearborn,  cor.  Ontario. 

Calvary Indiana  Ave.,  cor.  22d  St. 

Olivet Wabash  Av.,  cor.  14th  St. 

Hyde  Park Hyde  Park. 

Presbyterian,  (Old  School.) 

First  Scotch 226  Clark  Street. 

No'rth Indiana  Ave.,  cor.  Cass. 

South Wabash  Ave.  &  Congress. 

Central Cass,  near  Illinois  Street. 

Jefferson  Park Jackson,  cor.  Peoria. 

Reformed Fulton,  near  Clinton. 

Fullerton  Avenue Fullerton  Av.,  near  Clark. 

Presbyterian,  (United.) 

First W.  Green,  near  Madison. 

Third Superior  &  N.  Franklin. 

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Reformed  Dutch. 

First Foster,  near  Polk. 

Second Monroe  &  Sangainon. 

Roman  Catholic. 

Cathedral State,  cor.  Superior. 

Notre  Dame Tyler  and  Halsted  Sts. 

Holy  Family West  12th,  cor.  May  St. 

Immaculate  Conception. ..N.  Franklin,  nr.  Schiller. 

St.  Mary's Wabash  Ave.  &  Madison. 

St.  Patrick's Desplains,  cor.  Adams. 

St.  Louis' Sherman,  near  Polk. 

St.  Columbia's Paulina,  cor.  Indiana  St. 

St.  John's Clark,  cor.  18th  St. 

St.  James' Prairie  Ave.,  cor.  27th  St. 

St.  Boniface's cor.  Cornell  and  Noble. 

St.  Bridget's Bridgeport. 

St.  Joseph's Chicago  Ave.,  cor.  Cass. 

St.  Michael's cor.  North  Av.  &  Church. 

St.  Francis' Clinton  and  Mather. 

St.  Wenceslaus'.: Desplains  and  Dekoven. 

Spiritualists. 

First  Society Crosby  Music  Hall. 

Independent Washington  Hall. 

Swedenborgians. 

New  Jerusalem Adams,  nr.  Michigan  Av. 

German ^, Reuben,  nr.  Chicago  Ave. 

Mission cor.  33d  &  Kankakee  Av. 

Unitarians. 

Messiah.. Wabash  Av.&HubbardCt. 

Unity.  Chicago  Av.  &  Dearborn. 

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Universalists. 

Redeemer Wash'gton  &  Sangumon. 

St.  Paul's Wabash  Av.  &  Van  Buren, 

United  Brethren  in  Christ. 

First Clinton,  cor.  Wilson  St. 


CEMETERIES. 

Graceland Green  Bay  Road. 

German  Catholic Green  Bay  Road. 

Anshe  Mayrew Green  Bay  Road. 

Old  City Green  Bay  Road. 

Rose  Hill Green  Bay  Road. 

Oakwood Cottage  Grove. 


STEAMBOATS. 

For  Buffalo  and  Cleveland,  foot  of  N.  Dearborn  St. 
For  Two  Rivers,  from  Rush  Street  Bridge. 
For  Lake  Superior,  from  Rush  Street  Bridge. 
For  Sarnia  and  Lake  Superior,  from  foot  of  La  Salle. 
For  Milwaukee  and  Green  Bay,  fr.  Rush  St.  Bridge. 
For  Grand  Haven  and  Muskegon,  fr.  Rush  St.  Bridge. 


RAILROADS. 

It  was  in  April,  1849,  that  the  whistle  of 
the  locomotive  was  first  heard  on  the  prairies 
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BY  REV.  D.  P.  LIVEEMORE. 

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FAVORITE  ROUTE  EAST. 

MICHIGAN  SOUTHERN 
RAILROAD^  LINE. 

FOUR  Express  Trains  leave  daily  from  New 
Depot,  corner  Van  Buren  and  Sherman  Sts., 
Chicago,  for  all  points  EAST.  Drawing-Room 
Compartment  Cars  on  Morning  Express  Trains 
through  to 

C  L,  E  V  3£  L  ^L  1ST  ID 

WITHOUT   CHANGE. 

Luxurious  and  most  comfortable 

ST  TS^'PIZSTWP   P  K  ¥%  <S 
(J^  J2^  Xb,  JP'  tL  tLY,  (^S?  lL^<&&;«£"\£<u) 

on  Night  Trains.     Only  two  Changes  between 
CHICAGO  AND  NEW  YORK. 


is  the  only  line  running  the  Draw- 
ing- Room  Cars  out  of  Chicago. 

For  Tickets  and  all  information,  apply  at 
General  Office,  56  Clark  St.  (under  Sherman 
House),  or  at  the  Depot. 

SAMUEL  C.  HOUGH, 

General  Passenger  Agent. 
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west  of  Chicago.  The  railroad  system,  of 
which  this  city  is  now  the  centre,  embraces 
over  five  thousand  miles  of  track.  A  passen- 
ger train  reaches  or  leaves  the  city  every 
fifteen  minutes  of  the  twenty-four  hours. 
Not  less  than  two  hundred  trains  arrive  or 
depart  in  a  day  and  night.  There  are  six- 
teen points  on  the  Mississippi  Hiver  which 
have  railroad  communication  with  Chicago. 
It  is  but  fifteen  years  since  this  city  first 
had  railroad  connection  with  the  cities  on 
the  Atlantic  coast;  and  the  traveller  now 
has  his  choice  of  three  main  lines,  which 
branch  out  to  every  important  intermediate 
point. 

The  depots  are  immense  in  extent,  and 
admirably  convenient.  There  are  two  for 
passengers  only, — the  Central,  foot  of  Lake 
Street,  and  the  Michigan  Southern,  on  Van 
Buren  Street,  each  of  which  have  under 
cover  three-quarters  of  a  mile  of  track,  from 
which  three  trains  can  start  at  the  same 
moment  without  the  least  danger  of  inter- 
ference, and  wherein  no  person  has  to  cross 
a  track  in  changing  cars. 

The  following  are  the  locations  of  the  de- 
pots of  the  various  lines  diverging  from  Chi- 
cago, together  with  a  list  of  the  towns  and 
distances  on  the  several  routes 
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For  arrival  and  departure  of  trains  the 
daily  papers  must  be  consulted;  the  changes 
with  the  seasons  being  so  frequent  as  to 
preclude  the  possibility  of  affixing  a  perma- 
nent table  here. 

Omnibuses  run  to  and  from  the  hotels  and 
depots  on  the  arrival  and  departure  of  all 
trains.  Fare  fifty  cents. 

Michigan  Southern  and  Northern  Indiana 
Railway. 

This  road  runs  from  Chicago  to  Toledo, 
Ohio,  and  Detroit,  Michigan.  It  makes  con- 
nections at  White  Pigeon  with  the  branch 
to  Three  Eivers ;  at  Adrian,  with  the  branch 
for  Jackson  ;  and  also  with  branch  for  Mon- 
roe and  Detroit. 

The  entire  length  of  the  road,  with 
branches,  is  about  550  miles.  Depot,  corner 
of  Sherman  and  Van  Buren  streets.  State- 
Street  cars  run  the  nearest  to  the  depot  of 
any  line. 

JHstances  and  Stations  from  Chicago  to  Toledo 
(via  Adrian). 

STATIONS.  MILES. 

Holmosville  50 

Laporte 59 

Rolling  Prairie 66 

Carlisle 72 

Terre  Coupee 74 


STATIONS.  MILES. 

Chicago  to 

Chicago  Junction 6 

Ainsworth 12 

Pine  Station 22 

Miller's 30 

Calumet  41 


S'>uth  Bend 

N.  A.  and  S.  Crossing...     49|Mishawaka 90 

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STATIONS.  MILES.  STATIONS.  MILE9. 

Elkhart 101  Osseo 183 

Bristol 109 

Middlebury 114 

White  Pigeon 120 

Sturgis  131 

Burr  Oak 138 

Bronson  144 

Coldwater 155 

Quincy  161  Sylvania 232 

Allen's 168]  Air  Line  Junction 241 

Jonesville 173;Toledo 244 

Hillsdale 1781 

instances  and  Stations  from  Chicago  to  Toledo 
(via  Air  Line). 


Pittsford 187 

Hudson 193 

Clayton 200 

Adrian 211 

Palmyra 216 

Blissfield.... 22ft 

Knight's 222 

Sylvania 232 

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STATIONS.  MILES. 

Chicago  to 

Chicago  Junction 6 

Ainsworth 11 

Pine  Station 22 

Miller's 29 

Calumet 41 

N.  A.  and  S.  Crossing  ...     49 

Homesville 50 

Laporte 58 

Boiling  Prairie 65 

Carlisle 72 

Terre  Coupee 73 

South  Bend 85 

Mishawaka 89 

Elkhart 101 

Goshen  Ill 

Millersburg  119 

Sigonier  126 


STATIONS.  MILES. 

Wawaka 130 

Brimfield  136 

Kendalville 143 

Corunna 149 

Lawrence 151 

Waterloo 155 

Jarvis 163 

Edgert.on 170 

Bryan 1 180 

Styker 186 

Archibald 192 

Pettisville 197 

Wa»seon 202 

Delta 210 

Centerville 214 

Springfield 224 

Air  Line  Junction 241 

Toledo.....  ..  244 


Pittsburg,  Fort  Wayne,  and  Chicago  Railway. 

This  may  be  termed  an  "air  line"  route, 

as  it  is  the  most  direct  one  to  Pittsburg, 

Philadelphia,  and  New  York.    It  is  composed 

of  several  roads,  which  were  consolidated  in 

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1858.  Tbe  entire  distance 'from  Chicago  to 
Pittsburg  is  468  miles. 

The  following  are  the  connections  made 
with  other  roads.  At  Wanatah,  with  the 
Louisville  and  New  Albany  Eoad;  at  Ply- 
mouth, with  the  Cincinnati,  Peru,  and  Chi- 
cago Eoad  ;  at  Fort  Wayne,  with  Toledo  and 
W abash ;  at  Lima,  with  the  Dayton  and 
Michigan  ;  at  Forest,  with  Sandusky,  Day- 
ton, and  Cincinnati  Eoad;  at  Crestline,  with 
the  Cleveland  and  Columbus  Eoad  ;  at  Mans- 
field, with  Sandusky,  Mansfield,  and  Newark 
Eoad;  at  Orville,  with  the  Cleveland,  Zanes- 
ville,  and  Cincinnati  Eoad  ;  at  Alliance,  with 
Cleveland  and  Pittsburg  Eoad;  at  Home- 
wood,  with  New  Castle  and  Beaver  Valley 
Eoad;  and  at  Pittsburg,  with  the  Pennsyl- 
vania Central  and  boats  on  the  Ohio  Eiver. 

Depot  corner  Madison  and  Canal  streets, 
which  may  be  reached  by  Madison-Street 
line  of  cars. 

Stations  and  instances  from  Chicago  to  Pittsburg. 


STATIONS.  MILES. 

Chicago  to 

Rock  Island  Junction....  7 

Ainsworth 12 

Clarke 24 

Hobart...                           .  33 


STATIONS.  MILI8. 

Hanna 59 

Grovertown 74 

Plymouth 84 

Inwood 90 

Bourbon  ...  94 


Wheeler 37lWarsaw 108 

Valparaiso 44lPierceton 117 

Wanatah 53|Huntsville  121 

Morgan 56]Columbia  129 

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STATIONS.  MILES. 

Arcola 139 

Fort  Wayne 148 

Naples 158 

Dixon 167 

Van  Wert 180 

Middlepoint 187 

Delphos 193 

Lima 207 

Lafayette 215 

Johnstown 222 

Washington 229 

Dunkirk 231 

Forest 238 

Upper  Sandusky 250 

Nevada 258 

Bueyrus 267 

Robinson 273 

Crestline 279 

Richland 284 

Mansfield 292 

Lucas 299 

Perrysville 307 

Loudonville 311 

Lakeville 317 


STATIONS.  ML«Ea 

Shreve 323 

Wooster 333 

Orville 344 

Lawrence 351 

Massillon 358 

Canton  366 

Louisville 373 

Strasburg 378 

Alliance 384 

Damascus 392 

Salem  398 

Franklin 401 

Columbiana 408 

Palestine 418 

Enon 422 

New  Galilee 427 

Homewood 433 

New  Brighton 439 

Rochester 442 

Leetsdale 453 

Sewickley 455 

Haysville 457 

Allegheny 467 

Pittsburg 468 


Chicago  and  Great  Eastern  Railway. 
This  road  runs  from  Chicago  to  Cincinnati, 
a  distance  of  294  miles,  and  connects  Chicago 
with  the  South  and  Southwestern  States.  It 
makes  connections  at  Kokomo  with  the  Peru 
and  Indianapolis  Eoad,  forming  a  direct  route 
to  Louisville,  Nashville,  and  Lexington,  Ky.; 
at  Anderson,  with  the  Bellefontaine  Eailway ; 
at  Logan  sport,  with  the  Toledo,  Logan  sport, 
and  Burlington  Eoad,  and  Toledo,  Wabash, 
and  Western  ;  at  Eichmond,  with  the  Xenia, 


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Dayton,  and  Western  Eoad,  and  the  Colum- 
bus and  Indianapolis  Eoad. 

The  depot  of  this  road  is  corner  of  Canal 
and  Kinzie  streets,  on  the  north  side. 


Distances  and  Stations  from  Chicago  to  Cincinnati. 


STATIONS.  MILES. 

Chicago  to 

N.  W.  Junction 4 

C.  B.  and  Q.  Crossing....  5 

St.  Louis  Crossing 7 

R.  I.  Crossing 15 

III.  Cent.  Crossing 20 

Dolton 21 

Liinsing 27 

Joliet  Crossing 32 

Crown  Point 41 

Hebron 51 

Kouts 61 

.N.  A.  nnd  S.  Crossing....  68 

NorthJudson 77 

Sh;ikapee 81 

Winatnac 92 

Star  City 98 

Rosedale 101 

Royal  Centre 106 

Gebhard 112 

Logansport 117 

Anoka...                           ..  122 


Florida 171 

Anderson  177 

Middletown 184 

Honey  Creek 187 

Sulphur  Springs 190 

New  Castle 197 

Ashland 200 

Millville 203 

Hagarstown 208 

Washington   215 

CentervillePike 218 

Richmond 224 

Florence 234 

Eaton  241 

Barnet's 248 

Cnmden 250 

Somerville 255 

Collinsville 258 

Seven  Mile 262 

Hamilton 269 

Schenck's 272 

J-.nes ,..  275 


Walton 126jElliston 277 

Lincoln  130!Glendale 279 

Galveston 133  Lockland 282 

Kokomo 139 

Tampico 145 

Nevada 149'Ludlo 

Windfall 152|Brighton 


Carthage 284 

Spring  Grove 287 


...  289 
292 


Curtisville., 158 

Quincy 161 

Frark'ton....        166 


0.  and  M.  Junction 293 

Cincinnati....  ..  294 


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Chicago,  Alton,  and  St.  Louis  Railway. 

Trains  for  St.  Louis  and  intermediate  sta- 
tions leave  the  depot  corner  of  Madison  and 
Canal  streets.  Passengers  may  take  the 
Madison-Street  line  of  cars  for  the  depot. 

This  road  forms  an  air  line  route  to  St. 
Louis,  making  connections  as  follows:  — At 
Joliet,  with  Rock  Island  Road;  at  Chenoa, 
with  Toledo,  Peoria,  and  Warsaw  Road  ;  at 
Normal,  with  Illinois  Central;  at  Blooming- 
ton,  with  St.  Louis  and  Jacksonville  Road  ; 
at  Springfield,  with  Toledo,  Wabash,  and 
Western  Railway;  at  Monticello,  with  St. 
Louis  and  Jacksonville  Road  ;  at  Alton,  with 
Terre  Haute  and  Alton  Road  ;  and  at  St. 
Louis,  with  the  Pacific  and  North  Missouri 
Railways,  and  Mississippi  steamers  for  points 
West  and  South. 

instances  and  Stations  from  Chicago  to  St.  Louis. 


STATIONS. 

Chicago  to 

MILES. 

STATIONS. 

Dwio-ht        ... 

MILES. 

.     74 

Fort  Wayne  Junction 

2 

Odell  

82 

Bridgeport  

4 
....     12 

Cayuga  
Pontiac  

87 
92 

98 

26 

103 

Lockport  

.  ..     33 

Lexington  

Ill 

Joliet 

38 

119 

Elwood  

....     46 

Normal  

124 

Hampton            .. 

49 

J26 

Wilmington  

....     53 

133 

Stewart's  Grove.... 

,     58 

Funk's  Grove 

..  137 

MeLean 141 

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RTATION8. 

Atlanta  

MILES.  (STATIONS. 
146  Nilwnnd  

MILES. 

214 

Lawn  Dalt 

150 

223 

157 

2  SO 

Bnmdwell.. 

164 

234 

Elkhart  

168 

Shipman  

238 

Williamsville 
Sherman  

174 

Miles 

243 

178 

Brighton  

245 

Springfield 

185 

252 

T.  W.  and  W. 
Wood  Side  

Junction..  187 
191 

Alton  

257 

Milton  

261 

Chatham  ....  . 

..  194 

Mitchell 

...   269 

200 

Kinder  

274 

Virden  

..    206 

276 

Qirard  ... 

..  210 

St.  Louis.... 

..  280 

Illinois  Central  Railroad. 

This  road,  extending  from  Chicago  to 
Cairo,  a  distance  of  365  miles,  was  completed 
in  1856. 

In  its  passage  through  the  State  it  makes 
the  following  connections:  —  At  Matteson, 
with  Joliet  and  Northern  Indiana  Road;  at 
Gilman,  with  Toledo,  Peoria,  and  Warsaw,  and 
Toledo,  Logan  3port,  and  Burlington  Eoads; 
at  Tolono,  with  Toledo,  Wabash,  and  Western 
Road ;  at  Mattoon,  with  Terre  Haute,  Alton, 
and  St.  Louis  Road  ;  at  Odin,  with  the  Ohio 
and  Mississippi  Road;  at  Centralia,with  the 
Dunleith  branch  of  the  Illinois  Central;  and 
ut  Cairo,  with  the  Mobile  and  Ohio  Road; 
also  with  boats  on  the  Ohio  and  Mississippi 
Rivers.  Depot,  foot  of  Lake  Street. 
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Distances  and  Stations  from  Chicago  to  Cairo. 

STATIONS.  MILES. 

Neoga 185 

Effingham 199 

Watson 206 

Mason 212 

Edgewood 215 

Farina 223 

Kinmundary 229 

Tonti 239 

Odin 244 

Centralia" 253 

Richview 263 

Ashley 266 

Coloma 274 

Tamoroa 280 

Du  Quoin 289 

De  Soto 302 

arbondale 30& 

Makanda 317 

Cobden.... 323 

Jonesboro 329 

Wetang 341 

Ullin 345 

Pulaski 349 

Villa  Ridge 353 

Mounds ; 357 

Cairo....  ..  365 


STATION  8. 

Chicago  to 

Calumet 14 

Thornton 24 

Matteson 28 

Richton 29 

Monee 34 

Peotone 40 

Manteno 47 

Kankukee 56 

Chebanse...    64 

Clifton 69 

Ashkum 73 

Gilman 81 

Onarga ! 85 

Spring  Creek 88 

Loda 99 

Paxton 103 

Pera.... 109 

Rantoul 114 

Champaign 128 

Tolono 137 

Pesotum 142 

Tuscola 150 

Oka.w 158 

Milton 164 

Mattoon....  ..  173 


Michigan  Central  Railroad. 

This   is  the  direct  route   to  Canada  via 
Detroit.     The  road  was  completed  in  1852. 

It  makes  connections  at  Michigan  City 
with  the  Louisville,  New  Albany,  and  Chi- 
cago Railway;  at  Jackson,  with  the  Amboy, 
and  Lansing  Road;  also  with  the  Jackson 
Branch  of  the  Michigan  Southern  to  Adrian; 
and  at  Detroit,  with  the  Grand  Trunk  and 
Great  Western  Roads  of  Canada. 
163 


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Cars  leave  the  Great  Central  Depot,  foot 
of  Lake  Street. 


instances  and 

STATIONS. 

Chicago  to 
Stock  Yards 

Stations 

MILES. 

5 

from  Chicago  to  Detroi 

STATIONS.                              .            Id 

Kulainazoo  

t. 

ILES, 

141 
150 
164 
177 
188 
198 
208 
219 
230 
237 
247 
255 
267 
274 
281 
284 

Calumet  

15 

Battle  Creek  

24 

Marshall  

Lake   Station  

36 

Albion  

Porter  

44 

Michigan  City  

...     56 

Jackson  

New  Buffalo  

66 

Grass  Lake  

Avery's  

75 

Chelsea  

83 

Dexter  

Buchanan  

.  ...      87 

Ann  Arbor.. 

Niles  

93 

Ypsilanti  

Dowagaic  

106 

Wayne  

117 

Dearborn  

Lawton  

..    ..  125 

Grand  Trunk  Junction... 
Detroit  

Mattawan  

129 

Ostemo.... 

..  135 

Chicago,  Burlington,  and  Quincy  Railroad. 

This  road  leads  from  Chicago  to  Galesburg, 
from  which  place  it  extends  to  two  different 
points  on  the  Mississippi  River — one  to 
Quincy,  Illinois,  and  the  other  to  Burlington, 
Iowa. 

In  its  route  it  forms  connections  with  the 
Illinois  Central  Road  at  Mendota  ;  Galesburg, 
Peoria,  and  Lewiston  Road,  at  Galesburg ; 
Burlington  and  Missouri  River  Road,  at 
Burlington ;  Quincy  and  Toledo  Road,  at 
Camp  Point;  Quincy  and  Palmyra  Road,  at 
Quincy.  At  the  latter  place  it  connects  with 
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the  Hannil  al  and  St.  Joseph  Road.  The  cars 
leave  from,  'the  Central  Depot,  foot  of  Lake 
Street. 

Distances  and  Stations  from  Chicago  to  Quincy. 


STATIONS. 

Chicago  to 

MILES. 

STATIONS.                                          MILES 

St.  Augustine  181 

Lyons  

,     13 

Avon  185 

23 

Prairie  City                         188 

Napierville  

30 

Bushnell  194 

..     40 

Bardolph    ..                         198 

41 

Macomb  206 

O^wego     

.  ...     45 

Colchester....                       212 

Bristol  

48 

Tennessee  214 

Piano 

54 

Colmar                                  220 

58 

Plymouth                             224 

Somanauk  

62 

Augusta  228 

Leland     ..  . 

...      68 

La  Prairie                           235 

Earle  

75 

Keokuk  Junction  238 

Mendota         

85 

Camp  Point..         243 

94 

Coats  hurg                             248 

Maiden  •  

101 

Paloma  251 

Princeton  

107 
113 

Fowler  254 
Cliola  256 

Buda    

119 

Quincy  265 

125 

Kewanee  

133 

The  Road  from  Galesburg 

Galva 

142 

to   Burlington  —  45    miles 

Altona  

...  149 

passes  through  the  towns  of 

Oneida  

153 

Cameron,  Moninouth,  Young 

.   157 

Galesburg  

165 

tion. 

...  175 

Chicago  and  Rock  Island  Railroad. 

This  line  is  composed  of  the  Chicago  and 

Rock  Island,  Peoria  and  Bureau  Valley,  and 

Mississippi  and  Missouri  Railroads.     It  leada 

from  Chicago  to  Council  Bluffs  and  Omaha 

165 


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City  on  the  Missouri  River.  It  is  finished 
thus  far  to  Kellogg,  315  miles  from  Chicago. 

At  Bureau  it  connects  with  the  Valley 
Road  to  Peoria,  47  miles  ;  at  Wilton,  with  the 
branch  to  Muscatine  and  Washington. 

The  depot  is  located  corner  of  Sherman  and 
Yan  Buren  streets. 


Distances  and  Stations  from  Chicago  to  Kellogg. 


STATIONS. 

Chicago  to 

MILES. 

STATIONS. 

Atkinson  

MILES. 

152 

7 

Genesee  

159 

Blue  Island 

16 

Colona  

170 

Bremen  

23 

179 

Mokena  

.     .  .     30 

Rock  Island  . 

182 

Joliet  

40 

Davenport  

184 

Minouka     .        . 

.     51 

Walcott..  .. 

196 

Morris  

62 

Fulton  

201 

Seneca.           ... 

72 

Durant... 

203 

77 

Wilton  

209 

Ottawa  

...      84 

Moscow.. 

212 

Utica  

94 

Atalissa  

217 

Lasalle 

99 

We«t  Liberty 

222 

Peru  

100 

Iowa  City  

238 

Trenton      .    . 

110 

Oxford  . 

253 

Bureau  

114 

Marengo  

269 

Tiskilwa 

.  ..   .  122 

Victor 

281 

Pond  Creek  

129 

Brooklyn  

289 

Sheffield 

.  137 

304 

Annawan... 

..  146 

Kelloee..., 

..  315 

Chicago  and  North-Western  Railway. 
This  road  embraces  the  original  North- 
western   line   which   runs  from  Chicago  to 
Fort   Howard   and    Green  Bay,  Wisconsin, 
and  also  the  Galena  and  Chicago  Uni  >n,  with 
166 


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its  many  branches.  Since  the  consolidation 
it  is  one  of  the  most  important  roads  running 
from  Chicago.  Depot,  corner  of  Canal  and 
Kinzie  streets. 

Wisconsin  Division. 

Making  connections  at  Harvard  Junction, 
with  the  Branch  to  Eoekford,  also  to  Beloit 
and  Madison  ;  at  Clinton  Junction,  with  the 
Western  Union  Eoad ;  at  Watertown  with 
the  Milwaukee  and  St.  Paul  Eoad ;  at  Bur- 
nett, with  the  Horicon  Eoad ;  at  Oshkosh, 
with  the  steamers  on  Lake  Winnebago  and 
Wolf  and  Fox  rivers ;  and  at  Fort  Howard, 
with  steamers  on  Green  Bay  to  Escanaba, 
and  there  connecting  with  the  Peninsular 
Eoad  for  Marquette  on  Lake  Superior. 

JHstances  and  Stations  from  Chicago  to  Green  Say. 

STATIONS.  BOLES.  STATIONS.  MILES. 

Chicago  to  |Wjitertown 130 

Des  Plaines 17!Junenu 145 

Dunton 22  Minnesota  Junction 148 

Palatine 26  Burnett 152 

Barrington 32  Chester 160 

Crystal  Lake 43  Oakfield 168 

Woodstock 51  Fon  Du  Lac 177 

Harvard  Junction 63  Oshkoeb 194 

Lawrence 65  Neenah 207 

Clinton   Junction 78  Appleton 214 

Janesville 91  Wrightstown 226 

Milton   Junction 99  De  Pere 236 

Fort  Atkii  son Ill  Fort  Howard 2^2 

Jefferson 117  Green  Bay 244 

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Chicago  and  Northwestern  Railway. 

(Galena  Division.) 

Making  connections  at  the  Junction  with 
the  Chicago,  Burlington,  and  Quincy  Road; 
at  Elgin,  with  the  Fox  River  Yalley  Road ; 
at  Belvidere,  with  the  Madison  Branch;  and 
at  Freeport,  with  the  Illinois  Central  for 
Dunleith  and  Dubuque  on  the  Mississippi 
River.  Depot,  corner  of  North  Wells  and 
North  Water  streets. 

Stations  and  IHstances  from  Chicago  to  Freeport. 


STATIONS. 

Chicago  to 

MILES. 

STATIONS. 

MILES. 

55 

9 

Union 

62 

Cottage  Hill  

...     16 

Marengo  

66 

Babcock's  Grove  

...     20 

Garden  Prairie  

72 

Dan  by  

...     23 

Belvidere  

..  .      78 

Wheaton  . 

25 

Cherry  Valley 

84 

Winfield  

...     28 

Rockford  

.     92 

30 

99 

Wayne  

...     35 

Pecatonica  

106 

Clintonvillc               .. 

39 

Ridolt 

114 

Elgin  

...     42 

Freeport  

121 

Gilbert's.... 

,     50 

Chicago  and  Northwestern  Railway. 

(Madison  (Wis.)  Division.) 

Making  connections  at  Harvard  with  the 
Rockford  Division.  Depot,  corner  Ncrtb  Wa- 
ter and  North  Wells  streets. 

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CHICAGO. 


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UPHOLSTERY  AND  FURNISHING  GOODS, 

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At  prices  that  will    compete   successfully  for  any    trade 


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84  WASHINGTON  STREET,  CHICAGO, 

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Stations  and  Distances  from  Chicago  to  Madison. 


STATIONS.  MILES. 

Chicago  to 

DesPlaines 17 

Dunton 22 

Palatine 26 

Barrington 32 

Crystal  Lnke 43 

Woodstock 51 

Harvard t 63 

Caledonia 78 


STATIONS.  MILES. 

Roscoe  ........................     84 


Beloit 


90 


Afton 98 

Hanover 103 

Footville 106 

Magnolia 110 

Evansville 115 

Oregon 127 

Madison  ...                      ..  138 


Chicago  and  Northwestern  Railway. 

(Fox  River  Valley  Division.) 
Making    connections    at   Elgin   with   the 
Galena  Division  ;  at  Crystal  Lake,  with  the 
Wisconsin  Division  ;  and  at  Genoa,  with  the 
Rockford  Branch. 

Stations  and  instances  from  Chicago  to  Genoa  X,ake. 


STATIONS. 

Chicago  to 

Harlem- 9 

Cottage  Hill 16 

Babcock's  Grove 20 

Danby 23 

Wheaton....                       .  25 


Winfield 28 

Junction 30 

Elgin 42 

Dundee 47 


MILES.  STATIONS.  MILES. 

Algonquin 52 

Crystal  Lake 56 

C.  and  N.W.  Crossing....  57 

Nunda 60 

McHenry 65 

Ringwood. 


Richmond 75 

Genoa 77 

Geneva  Lake....  .     85 


Chicago  and  Northwestern  Railway. 

(Iowa  Division.) 

Making  connections  at  the  Junction  with  the 

Galena  Division,  and  Fox  River  Yalley  Line ; 

at  Dixon,  wit/i  the  Illinois  Central;  at  Ful- 

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ton,  with  steamers  on  the  Mississippi  River 
Depot,  corner  of  North  Wells  and  North 
Water  streets. 

Stations  and  instances  from  Chicago  to  Omaha. 


STATIONS. 

Chicago  to 
Harlem 

MILES. 

9 

STATIONS. 

Lovvdon  

MILES, 

...      178 

195 

Cottage  Hill         

..     16 

Mount  Vernon 

203 

20 

Cedar  Rapids  

219 

Danby       

....     23 
....     25 

Blairstown   . 

.      ..  244 

Wheaton  

Tama  

270 

Winfield           ..      .  . 

..     28 

Marshal  

..  289 

Galena  Junction  

30 

State  Centre  

303 

Geneva  

...  .     36 

Nevada          ... 

..  ..     318 

LaF.-x  '.. 

....     41 

340 

Blackberry 

44 

Moin^ona     

.  ...     346 

50 

349 

Corthind 

55 

Qcrden         

352 

De  Kalb 

58 

357 

Malta 

64 

Hager       

364 

70 

370 

Rochelle             .     . 

75 

379 

83 

Glidden 

389 

Franklin 

88 

Carroll    

396 

Nachusa  

....     93 

Tip  Top  ... 

406 

Dixon    .... 

98 

Vail         

415 

Nelson  . 

....   104 

.......  424 

Sterlin" 

110 

Elkton       

432 

Gait  

....   113 

441 

Hound  Grove           . 

119 

Woodbine  

451 

Morrison  

....  124 

St.  John's  

461 

Fulton 

136 

Honey  Creek  

476 

Clinton  

138 

481 

LOW  Moor           ... 

..  148  Council  Bluffs  

490 

Dewit... 

..  157  Oiiiaba... 

..  493 

Chicago  and  Milwaukee  Railway. 
This  road  was  opened  in   1855.     It  now 
belongs  to  the  consolidated  line  of  the  Chi- 
cago  and  Northwestern  Railroad.     The  dis- 
tance from  Chicago  to  Milwaukee  is  85  miles. 
172 


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A.t  Kenosha  it  connects  with  the  llockford 
Division ;  at  Racine,  with  the  Western  Union 
Road. 

Depot,  corner  of  Canal  and  Kinzie  streets. 

Stations  and  Distances  from  Chicago  to  Milwaukee. 


STATIONS.  MILES. 

Chicago  to 
Rosehill 8 

Evanston....  ,     12 


Wjinkegan 35 

State  Line 45 

Kenosha 52 


Winnetka 16|Raeine  Junction 60 


Glencoe 19 

Highland  Park 23 

Lake  Forest 28 

Rockland....  .  30 


Racine 62 

County  Line 71 

Oak  Creek 76 

Milwaukee...                  .  85 


CITY  RAILWAYS. 

The  "Chicago  City  Railway  Company" 
run  their  cars  in  the  "South  Division,"  upon 
the  following  routes:  — 

State  Street  Line. 

Starting  from  the  corner  of  State  and  Lake 
streets  j  run  up  State  Street  to  Thirty-First 
Street.  Return  same  route. 

Cottage  Grove  Line. 

From  State  and  Lake  streets,  up  State 
Street  to  Twenty-Second  Street,  out  Twenty- 
Second  to  Cottage  Grove  Avenue,  and  thence 
to  Douglas  Place,  where  are  the  S(  Idiers' 
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Home  and  the  Douglas  Monument.  The 
Chicago  University  is  in  the  immediate 
vicinity.  Cars  return  same  route. 

Indiana  Avenue  Line. 

From  State  and  Lake  up  State  to  Twenty- 
Second,  out  Twenty-Second  to  Indiana  Ave- 
nue, and  thence  to  Thirty-First  Street,  where 
is  the  Race-Course.  The  cars  return  by 
Indiana  Avenue  to  Eighteenth  Street,  and 
thence  out  to  State  Street,  and  down  State 
to  Lake.  This  route  passes  the  Orphan 
Asylum,  Old  Ladies'  Home,  and  Erring 
Woman's  Refuge. 

Archer  Avenue  Line. 

From  State  and  Lake  streets,  up  State  to 
Nineteenth  Street  and  Archer  Avenue;  up 
Archer  Avenue  to  Halsted  Street.  Return 
same  way.  This  route  terminates  at  Bridge- 
port and  in  the  immediate  vicinity  of  the 
Great  Stock  Yards. 

The  "  West  Division  Railway  Company"  run 
their  cars  upon  the  following  streets :  — 

Randolph  Street  Line. 

From  State  and  Randolph  streets,  running 
west  on  Randolph  Street  to  Bryan  Place,  and 
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thence  out  Lake  Street  to  Western  Avenue 
or  city  limits.  .Return  same  route.  This  is 
the  nearest  line  to  the  Artesian  Wells. 

Madison  Street  Lina 

Starting  from  State  and  Lake  streets,  up 
State  to  Madison,  and  thence  to  Western 
Avenue.  Return  same  route. 

Milwaukee  Avenue  Line. 
From   Randolph    and    State    streets,   out 
Randolph   to   Halsted,  through   Halsted  to 
Milwaukee  Avenue,  and  thence  to  Western 
Avenue.    Return  the  same  way. 

Blue  Island  Avenue  Line. 
Starting  from  Randolph  and  State  streets, 
through  Randolph,  Halsted,  and  Blue  Island 
Avenue,  to  Twenty-second  Street.  Some  of 
the  cars  of  this  line  run  out  Madison  Street, 
and  thence  out  Blue  Island  Avenue. 

Clinton  Street  Line. 

From  Randolph  and  State  streets,  through 
Randolph  and  Clinton,  to  Meagher  Street. 
Return  same  route. 


The  different  routes  of  the  "North  Division 
Railway"  are  as  follows: — 
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North  Clark  Street  Line. 
Starting  from  State  and  Lake  streets,  pass 
across  the  river,  up  North  State  Street,  to 
Michigan  Street;  through  Michigan  Street 
to  North  Clark,  and  thence  to  Fullerton 
Avenue  or  city  limits.  These  cars  pass  the 
City  Cemetery  and  Lincoln  Park.  Passen- 
gers can  take  the  dummy  cars  at  city  limits 
for  Lake  View  or  Graceland  Cemetery. 

Chicago  Avenue  Line. 

From  State  and  Lake  streets,  out  North 
State  Street  to  Chicago  Avenue,  and  thence 
to  north  branch  of  Chicago  .River.  Return 
the  same  way. 

Sedgwick  Street  Line. 

From  State  and  Lake  streets,  through 
North  State,  North  Clark,  Division  and 
Sedgwick  streets,  to  North  Avenue. 

Clybourne  Avenue  Line. 

From  North  Clark  Street  Bridge,  through 
Clark,  Division,  and  Clybourne  Avenue,  to 
Fullerton  Avenue  or  city  limits. 

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Larabee  Street  Line. 

From  North  Clark  Street  Bridge,  through 
Clark,  Chicago  Avenue,  and  Larabee  Street, 
to  city  limits. 

Fare,  six  cents  on  any  of  the  city  railroads. 
Ten  fares,  indicated  on  one  card,  are  sold  for 
fifty  cents. 


HACKS  AND  CARRIAGES. 

For  the  benefit  of  strangers  and  others,  we 
give  the  rates  of  fare  in  the  city  of  Chicago, 
to  be  taken  by  or  paid  to  the  owner  or  driver 
of  any  licensed  hack  or  carriage.  We  trust 
it  will  serve  as  a  safeguard  to  strangers 
against  the  impositions  frequently  practised 
upon  them  by  the  drivers  of  these  convey- 
ances. 

The  Hack-Stands  are  on  the  streets  around 
the  Court  House. 

For  conveying  a  passenger,  not  exceeding  one  mile,  50  Cts. 
For  every  additional  passenger  of  the  same  party,  .  25  cts. 

For  conveying  a  passenger  any  distance  over  a  mile,  and 
not  more  than  two  miles, $1.00 

For  each  additional  passenger  of  the  same  party,     .  25  cts. 

For  carrying   a  passenger  any   distance    exceeding    two 
miles, $1.50 

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For  each  additional  passenger  of  the  same  party,  when  the 
distance  is  over  two  miles, 50  cts. 

For  conveying  children  between  five  and  fourteen  years  of 
age,  half  of  the  above  prices  may  be  charged  for  like  dis- 
tances; but  for  children  under  five  years  of  age,  no 
charges  shall  be  made:  Provided,  that  the  distance  from 
any  railway  depot,  steamboat  landing,  or  hotel,  to  any 
other  steamboat  landing,  railroad  depot,  or  hotel,  shall  in 
all  cases  be  estimated  as  not  exceeding  one  mile. 

For  the  use,  by  the  day,  of  any  hackney-coach  or  other 
vehicle  drawn  by  two  horses  or  other  animals,  with  one 
or  more  passengers,  .  .  .  .  .  .  $6.00 

For  the  use  of  any  such  carriage  or  vehicle  by  the  hour,  with 
one  or  more  passengers,  with  the  privilege  of  going  from 
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RAILROAD   DISTANCES. 

For  the  convenience  of  travellers,  we 
append  a  table  of  distances  from  Chicago  to 
the  principal  cities  in  the  United  States. 


CHICAGO  TO 
Albany,  N.  Y  

MILES. 

...    810 

CHICAGO  TO                     MILES. 
Memphis   Tenn            679 

Augusta   Ga      .. 

1  602 

Montreal    Canada       824 

Atlanta    Ga 

.  1  814 

New  Haven   Ct     .  .  1054 

Baltimore,  Md    <. 

....    826 

New  York  899 

Boston    Mass.... 

...1,010 

New  Orleans,  La  ..  2518 

Buffalo   N.  Y  

....    539 

Pittsburg,  Pa  468 

Burlin  o-ton,  Vt.... 

....    915 

Portland,  Me  1,130 

Cleveland,  Ohio.. 

....    356 

Providence,  R.  1  960 

Columbus,  Ohio.. 

....   271 

Petersburg,  Va  1,040 

Concord,  N.  H.... 

....    930 

Philadelphia,  Pa  823 

Cincinnati,  Ohio.. 
Canandaigua,  N. 

....    294 
Y..    629 

Quebec,  Canada  1,002 
Reading,  Pa  771 

Charleston,  S.  C.. 
Detroit   Mich 

....1,430 

284 

Richmond,.  Va  1,144 
Rochester  N  Y           599 

Elmira,  N.  Y  

....    675 

Savannah,  Ga  1  579 

Harrisburg,  Pa.. 
Hartford   Ct 

....    717 
948 

Springfield,  Mass....    906 
St   Paul   Minn             389 

Indianapolis   Ind 

....   210 

St  Louis,  Mo  280 

Louisville,  Ky  ... 

....    321 

Toledo,  Ohio  240 

Lynchburg,  Va... 
Milwaukee,  Wis:. 
Macon,  Ga...  
Mobile,  Ala.... 

....1,240 
....     85 
....1,810 
...2,400 

Wilmington,  Del  820 
Wilmington,  N.C...  1,310 
Washington,  D.  C....    998 
Worcester,  Mass  966 

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WATERING-PLACES,   &c. 

For  reference  by  the  tourist  and  pleasure- 
seeker,  ^ve  give  a  list  of  the  more  prominent 
Watering-Places,  Springs,  and  fashionable 
resorts. 

CHICAGO  TO  MMfc 

Avon  Springs,  N.  Y * 1,070 

Atlantic  City,  N.  J 904 

Bedford  Springs,  Pa 760 

Brandywine  Springs,  Del 956 

Blue  Lick  Springs,  Ky 374 

Cape  May,  N.  J 890 

Cape  Ann,  Mass 1,040 

Carlisle  Springs,  Pa 738 

Catskill  Mountains,  N.  Y 960 

Columbia  Springs,  N.  Y 907 

Clarendon  Springs,  N.  Y 940 

Delaware  Water  Gap.  Pa 806 

Drennon  Springs,  Ky 340 

Falls  of  Montmorenci,  Canada 1,012 

"     "  St.  Anthony,  Minn 406 

Greenwood  Lake,  N.  Y 868 

Harrodsburg  Springs,  Ky 383 

Lebanon  Springs,  N.  Y 870 

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CHICAGO  TO 

Lake  George,  N.  Y 840 

"    Champlain,  N.  Y 876 

"    Mabopac,  N.  Y 900 

"    Memphremagog,  Vt 1,114 

Long  Branch,  N.  J 900 

Lake  Winnipiseogee,  N.  H 1,033 

Mount  Vernon,  Va 1,019 

Mount  Holyoke,  Mass 970 

Mammoth  Cave,  Ky 406 

Nahant,  Mass 1,022 

Niagara  Falls,  N.  Y 579 

Newport,  R.  1 1,030 

Natural  Bridge,  Va • 1,188 

Richfield  Springs,  N.  Y 715 

Rockaway  Beach,  L.  1 920 

Saratoga  Springs,  N.  Y 831 

Sharon  Springs,  N.  Y 740 

Shannondale  Springs,  Va 1,040 

Schooley's  Mountains,  N.  J 842 

Trenton  Falls,  N.  J 739 

White  Mountains,  N.  H ;1,106 

West  Point,  N.  Y 887 

Weir's  Cave,  Va 1,121 

Willoughby  Lake,  Vt 1,098 

Warm  Springs,  N.  C 1,436 

White  Sulphur  Springs,  Va 1,104 

Yellow  Springs,  Pa 860 

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TO  TRAVELLERS. 

1.  Purchase  your  ticket  previous  to  enter- 
ing  the  cars,  thus  saving  yourself  trouble 
and  a  dime. 

2.  Check  your  baggage,  thereby  avoiding 
any  anxiety  or  vexation. 

3.  Have  regard  for  the  rights  of  your  fel- 
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example  to  respect  yours. 

4.  The  fact  of  any  article  being  deposited 
in  a  seat  is  evidence  of  the  seat  having  been 
taken. 

5.  Always  show  your  ticket  (without  get- 
ting in  a  bad    humor)   whenever  the  con- 
ductor asks  for  it.     Observe  this  rule,  and  it 
will  pay. 

6.  Look  out  for  your  valise,  carpet-bags, 
&c.,    (as    professional    thieves    are    always 
around,)  especially  when  the  cars  stop  at  a 
dining  station. 

7.  A  gentleman  or  lady  should  not  occupy 
more  than  one  seat  at  a  time. 

8.  Ladies   without    escort    in    travelling 
should  be  very  particular  with  whom  they 
become  acquainted. 

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Five  things  observe  with  care: 
Of  whom  you  speak,  —  to  whom  you  spoak, — 
And  how,  —  and  when,  —  and  where." 

10.  Whenever    you    see    a    fellow    over- 
anxious for  your  comfort,  and  pushing  him- 
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any  other  article,  occupy  a  seat  when  there 
is  a  rack  for  them.     It  looks  bad  for  you  to 
occupy  a  whole  seat  when  there  are  passen- 
gers standing  without  seats. 

14.  Never  sit  on  the  end  of  another  per- 
son's seat  with  your  back  turned,  talking  to 
an  opposite  party; — it  is  disagreeable  to  the 
one  whose  seat  you  are  thus  obtruding  your- 
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15.  Never  sit  beside  a  person  who  is  hard 
of  hearing,  and  has  never  travelled  any;  get 
away;  thero  are  too  many  questions  to  be 

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17.  All   railroad    tickets    are  GOOD  UNTIL 
USED  ;  the  condition  "  good  for  this  day  only" 
being   of   no   value,   according    to   judicial 
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